The World of the Roman Emperor

Step into the world of the Roman Emperor in this stunningly illustrated glimpse into one of the greatest Empires in history. explore the fascinating personalities of the Emperors and discover why Julius Caesar was brutally murdered; why Caligula dressed as the god, Jupiter; and why Nero insisted on singing to his people. The Emperor’s unique role is superbly reconstructed in the context of the empire he created, the citizens who lived and worked there, and the huge legacy that they left behind.