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- Author: Beard Mary
- Publisher: Školska knjiga
- Availability: Available
- Condition: Excellent
- Code: 84490
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Mary Beard: Emperor of Rome
The book Emperor of Rome - Ruling the Ancient Roman Empire by Mary Beard provides a fascinating and extremely detailed insight into the life of the Roman emperors and how they ruled one of the largest empires in history. Mary Beard, a respected historian of ancient history, is known for her accessible and scholarly writing style, and in this book she manages to shed light on many aspects of the reign of the Roman emperors that are often overlooked or distorted in popular culture.
In this book, Mary Beard does not idealize Roman history, nor does she focus exclusively on famous figures such as Caesar, Augustus or Nero. Instead, it provides a broader view of the role of the emperor in Roman society, portraying the emperors not only as powerful rulers, but also as people who faced many challenges and responsibilities. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, archaeological findings and her own insights, to reconstruct the daily lives of the emperors and those who surrounded them.
The book asks an important question: what did it really mean to be a Roman emperor? Beard explores how the emperors balanced political power, religious role and social expectations, but also how they dealt with the intrigues, conspiracies and frequent dangers that came with such a position. Beard also reveals the ways in which emperors used symbolism and propaganda to consolidate their power and present themselves as almost divine figures.
What makes this book particularly valuable is the author's writing style. Although it is a historical text, the author uses accessible and vivid language, which allows the reader to relate to the topic more easily. Instead of a dry enumeration of facts, Beard offers a narrative full of interesting anecdotes and details from the daily lives of emperors and their subjects.
Emperor of Rome is not only a historical chronicle of the Roman emperors, but also a deep analysis of the political and social layers of the Roman Empire. Mary Beard succeeds in bringing freshness to this subject, bringing a complex and fascinating portrait of Roman rule. The book will surely attract history lovers, but also a wider audience looking for a deeper understanding of the life and challenges faced by the rulers of one of the most powerful civilizations of all time.
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- Author: Beard Mary
- Publisher: Školska knjiga
- Year of publication:2024
- Place of publication:Zagreb
- Pages:456
- Dimensions:16.5x25 cm
- Script:Latin script
- Condition:Excellent
- Binding:Hardcover with dust jacket
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