EMPEROR OF ROME: How the Roman Empire was Ruled (30 BCE to 476 CE)

Examines the evolution and complexities of Roman imperial power from Augustus to Theoderic the Great. Smart examines sources (e.g., coins, speeches, histories), themes (e.g., war, peace, religious unity, and emotional control), specific examples of imperial power, and how these figures altered the very nature of imperial rule. Illus.