ISBN: 9780861542536 - the mad emperor: heliogabalus and the decadence of rome (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy?Discover the scandalous life of Rome'sworstemperor 'Buy the book; it's very entertaining.' David Aaronovitch,The Times On 8 June 218 AD, a fourteen-year-old Syrian boy, egged on by his grandmother, led an army to battle in a Roman civil war. Against all expectations, he was victorious. Varius Avitus Bassianus, known to the modern world as Heliogabalus, was proclaimed emperor. The next four years were to be the strangest in the history of the empire. Heliogabalus humiliated the prestigious Senators and threw extravagant dinner parties for lower-class friends. He ousted Jupiter from his summit among the gods and replaced him with Elagabal. He married a Vestal Virgin twice. Rumours abounded that he was a prostitute. In the first biography of Heliogabalus in over half a century, Harry Sidebottom unveils the high drama of sex, religion, power and culture in Ancient Rome as weve never seen it before. ***** AFinancial Times,BBC HistoryandSpectatorBook of the Year 'Combining the pace of a novelist, the training of a scholar and the instincts of a true historian, this is a wonderful exploration of the Roman world under its strangest emperor.' Adrian Goldsworthy, author of Pax Romana 'The decadence, debauchery and sexual promiscuity that marked the adolescents time on the imperial throne make for a rollicking read.'Daily Mail 'Ancient history was never less dry than in Harry Sidebottoms superbly entertaining and always scholarly account of the reign of Heliogabalus.There is something for every reader: sex, politics, scandals and a compelling portrait of imperial society and culture.'Financial Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy?Discover the scandalous life of Rome's worst emperor 'Buy the book; it's very entertaining.' David Aaronovitch, The Times  On 8 June 218 AD, a fourteen-year-old Syrian boy, egged on by his grandmother, led an army to battle in a Roman civil war. Against all expectations, he was victorious. Varius Avitus Bassianus, known to the modern world as Heliogabalus, was proclaimed emperor. The next four years were to be the strangest in the history of the empire. Heliogabalus humiliated the prestigious Senators and threw extravagant dinner parties for lower-class friends. He ousted Jupiter from his summit among the gods and replaced him with Elagabal. He married a Vestal Virgin ? twice. Rumours abounded that he was a prostitute. In the first biography of Heliogabalus in over half a century, Harry Sidebottom unveils the high drama of sex, religion, power and culture in Ancient Rome as we?ve never seen it before. ***** A Financial Times, BBC History and Spectator Book of the Year 'Combining the pace of a novelist, the training of a scholar and the instincts of a true historian, this is a wonderful exploration of the Roman world under its strangest emperor.' Adrian Goldsworthy, author of Pax Romana 'The decadence, debauchery and sexual promiscuity that marked the adolescent?s time on the imperial throne make for a rollicking read.' Daily Mail 'Ancient history was never less dry than in Harry Sidebottom?s superbly entertaining and always scholarly account of the reign of Heliogabalus. There is something for every reader: sex, politics, scandals and a compelling portrait of imperial society and culture.' Financial Times.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint. Light shelf wear to extremities. Closed tear to base of D/J spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 304 pages. 9.20x6.00x0.78 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 304 pages. 9.20x6.00x0.78 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2nd Edition. This hardback book " The Mad Emperor : Heliogabalus and the Decadence of Rome " has covers which are square and tight, the textblock is clean and bright with a few illustrations, the dustjacket is also clean and bright. Book price includes Track 48 postage in the UK only.…