The book “Emperor of Rome” by Mary Beard is a fascinating journey deep into the world of Roman rulers, showing their lives and governments from a new, extremely interesting perspective. The author, who is an outstanding expert on ancient Rome, does not focus only on the well-known biographies of Caesars but asks questions about the very essence of power in the empire, how the emperors were perceived by the contemporary and what mechanisms ruled their court. The book was published by Publishing House REBIS.
One of the biggest advantages of the book is her accessible style – Mary Beard combines academic reliability with a slight, engaging language, thanks to which “Emperor of Rome” is reading for historians and anyone who wants to explore the secrets of antiquity. The text is enriched by numerous illustrations, maps and sketches that help better understand the described issues and transfer the reader into the world of ancient Rome.
Particularly interesting are fragments devoted to the daily functioning of the imperial court. Mary Beard not only describes spectacular ceremonies but also analyzes the role of imperial advisers, officials and services who had a real impact on the decisions of the rulers. The author also introduces the family life of emperors who struggled with intrigues, betrayals and personal dramas.
The author describes subsequent figures of Roman emperors and sometimes comments on fantastic messages about their lives, which have survived in ancient sources. The message is extremely clear and the number of curiosities simply impresses the reader!
A huge advantage is the careful publication of the book by the publishing house. Hard luminaire, high-quality paper and a transparent text layout make the book read with pleasure. It is also worth appreciating the rich section “complementary literature”, which allows you to deepen your knowledge and explore the topic on an even larger scale.
Mary Beard once again proves that he can talk about antiquity brilliantly and excitingly. “Emperor of Rome” is a book that will delight every lover of history, offering both a solid dose of knowledge and a fascinating story about one of history’s most intriguing power systems. I highly recommend it!
