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Description
Explore the ancient Roman empire through the lens of its leaders.
This encyclopedia provides biographical information, further readings, and select primary documents on the Roman emperors, all in one easy-to-use volume. This book explores strengths and weaknesses of the various rulers, their ascents to and falls from power, and their families and legacies. From Julius Caesar to Severus Alexander, the work shows how these leaders shaped the Roman empire and history as a whole.
The book is organized chronologically, organized into major dynasties and intermediary periods: Julio-Claudians (55 BCE to 68 CE), Year of the Four Emperors (68-69), Flavians (69-96), Antonines (96-193), Year of the 5 Emperors (193), and Severans 193-235. Within each dynasty, supporting figures-friends, families, and enemies-are arranged alphabetically for the ease of the reader.
Readers will come to understand the people behind one of the world's most powerful and famous empires-how Augustus's relationship with Mark Antony, both enemy and brother-in-law, changed the course of the empire or how Domitian's autocratic leadership led to his assassination. This encyclopedia offers readers an overview of the history of the Roman empire through those that created, maintained, and lost it. Giving further readings, both primary and secondary documents, the book opens the door to further learning while providing a one-stop reference for the basics of the Roman empire and its leaders.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Julio-Claudians (55 BCE to 68 CE)
1. Julius Caesar
a. Crassus
b. Orodes
c. Pompey
d. Brutus
e. Cassius
f. Cato the Younger
g. Cicero
h. Cleopatra
2. Augustus
a. Livia
b. Scribonia
c. Sextus Pompey
d. Marc Antony
e. Octavia
f. Maecenas
g. Varus
h. Arminius
i. Marcus Lepidus
j. Marcus Agrippa
k. Julia
l. Drusus and Antonia
m. Herod the Great
3. Tiberius
a. Germanicus
b. Phraates IV
c. Vispania
d. Agrippina
e. Sejanus
4. Gaius
a. Herod Agrippa
5. Claudius
a. Agrippina
b. Messalina
c. Aulus Plautius
6. Nero
a. Octavia
b. Britannicus
c. Boudicca
d. Suetonius Paulinus
e. Piso
f. Seneca
Part 2: Year of the Four Emperors (68–69 CE)
7. Galba
8. Otho
9. Vitellius
Part 3. Flavians (69–96 CE)
10. Vespasian
a. Josephus
b. Flavius Silva
11. Titus
12. Domitian
a. Domitilla
13. Nerva
14. Trajan
a. Pliny the Younger
b. Plotina
c. Apollodoros
15. Hadrian
a. Sabina
b. Antinous
Part 4. Antonines (96–193 CE)
16. Antoninus Pius
a. Faustinus the Elder
17. Marcus Aurelius
a. Lucius Verus
b. Faustinus the Younger
c. Fronto
18. Commodus
a. Bruttia Crispinus
b. Galen
c. Avidius Cassius
d. Cleander
Part 5. Year of the 5 Emperors (193 CE)
19. Pertinax
20. Didius Julianus
21. Pescennius Niger
22. Clodius Albinus
Part 6. Severans (193–235 CE)
23. Septimius Severus
a. Julia Domna
b. Julia Maesa
24. Geta
25. Caracalla
26. Macrinus
27. Diadumenian
28. Elagabalus
29. Severus Alexander
Bibliography
Product details
| Published | Jul 23 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 416 |
| ISBN | 9798765130155 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 15 bw illus. |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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