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Dynasty
The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar
Book • 2015
This book by Tom Holland continues the story where his previous work, 'Rubicon', left off, following the murder of Julius Caesar.
It delves into the lives of five Roman emperors—Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero—highlighting their vices, vicious behavior, and the intrigue, murder, and decadence that characterized their reigns.
Despite their personal flaws, the Roman Empire continued to prosper during this period.
Holland uses unreliable but lurid Roman sources like Tacitus and Suetonius, while also acknowledging modern scholarly perspectives.
The narrative is rich in detail, covering not only the emperors but also the broader context of the Roman Empire's expansion and internal struggles.
It delves into the lives of five Roman emperors—Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero—highlighting their vices, vicious behavior, and the intrigue, murder, and decadence that characterized their reigns.
Despite their personal flaws, the Roman Empire continued to prosper during this period.
Holland uses unreliable but lurid Roman sources like Tacitus and Suetonius, while also acknowledging modern scholarly perspectives.
The narrative is rich in detail, covering not only the emperors but also the broader context of the Roman Empire's expansion and internal struggles.
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Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
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Dominic Sandbrook as one of his books where he recounts the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Dominic Sandbrook as one of his books where he recounts the assassination of Julius Caesar.
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304: The Murder of Julius Caesar
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Tom Holland as one of his best-selling books about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Tom Holland as one of his best-selling books about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
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Classic: Tom Wright meets Tom Holland on St Paul
