Sons of Caesar: Imperial Rome's First Dynasty

The Julio-Claudian dynasty was a group of six men who ruled Rome from {MAC_ADDRESS-1} to {MAC_ADDRESS-2}. They transformed Rome from a democracy to a personal possession, but their lives were fraught with tragedy. Only two of them, Augustus and Tiberius, died natural deaths. The dynasty was marked by foreign wars and domestic intrigue, and it gave rise to the imperial system that shaped Europe today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

The Julio-Claudian dynasty, a pivotal period in Roman history, is intricately woven with the lives of six remarkable men: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. These individuals not only dominated Rome but also transformed it from a democratic system to a personal possession. Their journey was fraught with challenges, as Caesar and Caligula met untimely deaths, Nero took his own life, and Claudius was poisoned. Only Augustus and Tiberius passed away naturally, leaving the fate of their deaths uncertain.

The Julio-Claudian saga is a rich tapestry of characters, encompassing a diverse range of personalities. From the esteemed statesman Cicero, the last great representative of the Republic, to Livia, the matriarch of the Empire, the story unfolds with the inclusion of passionate Mark Antony and the cunning Sejanus. Moreover, Agrippina, the mother of Nero and sister of Caligula, plays a pivotal role, as she is suspected of orchestrating her husband's assassination and ultimately falling victim to her son's wrath.

This historical narrative unfolds amidst a backdrop of foreign wars and domestic intrigue, providing a captivating backdrop to the rise of the imperial system. The Julio-Claudian dynasty laid the foundation for the governance that shaped Europe for centuries to come, leaving an indelible mark on the world's history.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500295908