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Evil Roman Emperors : The Shocking History of Ancient Rome's Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More by Phillip Barlag (2021, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101633886905
ISBN-139781633886902
eBay Product ID (ePID)28050393502
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Book TitleEvil Roman Emperors : The Shocking History of Ancient Rome's Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCivilization, Europe / Italy, Ancient / Rome
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorPhillip Barlag
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-043435
Reviews"Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It's important to study not just good leadership but bad leadership, too. In Evil Roman Emperors, Phillip Barlag gives us lots of lessons to heed in the modern age."--Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, 11th secretary-general, NATO, NetGalley Review: 5 starsLast updated on 16 Jun 2021"This book was a bunch of fun to read. I blazed through the various stories and even gasped a few times. I do have to say, I don't think die hard Rome historians will find this book as funny as I did, and I definitely believe that the author is passionate about his subject, because he made his opinions on certain emperors VERY obvious. All of that considered, this is a book I recommend as an introduction into terrible emperors of Rome and as a jumping off point for your own research."--Nicole Nieto Consumer Reviewer
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal937.060922
Synopsis"Evil Roman Emperors puts the worst of Romes rulers in one place and offers a review of their lives and a historical context for what made them into what they became. It concludes by ranking them, counting down to the worst ruler in Romes long history"--, Nero fiddled while Rome burned. As catchy as that aphorism is, it's sadly untrue, even if it has a nice ring to it. The one thing Nero is well-known for is the one thing he actually didn't do. But fear not, the truth of his life, his rule and what he did with unrestrained power, is plenty weird, salacious and horrifying. And he is not alone. Roman history, from the very foundation of the city, is replete with people and stories that shock our modern sensibilities. Evil Roman Emperors puts the worst of Rome's rulers in one place and offers a review of their lives and a historical context for what made them into what they became. It concludes by ranking them, counting down to the worst ruler in Rome's long history. Lucius Tarquinius Suburbus called peace conferences with warring states, only to slaughter foreign leaders; Commodus sold offices of the empire to the highest bidder; Caligula demanded to be worshipped as a god, and marched troops all the way to the ocean simply to collect seashells as "proof" of their conquest; even the Roman Senate itself was made up of oppressors, exploiters, and murderers of all stripes. Author Phillip Barlag profiles a host of evil Roman rulers across the history of their empire, along with the faceless governing bodies that condoned and even carried out heinous acts. Roman history, deviant or otherwise, is a subject of endless fascination. What's never been done before is to look at the worst of the worst at the same time, comparing them side by side, and ranking them against one another. Until now.
LC Classification NumberDG274.B368 2021
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- 13 Jul, 2021
Well phrased.
I'm amazed at the amount of intrigue that went on in the early days of Rome and wonder if the same could happen again, especially since history always repeats itself. Perhaps it's going on in some of the small countries today? I also felt a deep dread in realizing that so much of the wickedness was reflected during Hitler's reign; did Hitler have some of the ancient Roman's DNA? Frightening, isn't it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
