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# Ambition, power and excess

With the recent release of Gladiator II, the world is once again captivated by ancient Rome’s legends, power and drama. Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard offers an immersive journey into the lives of the emperors who shaped history, revealing everything from ruthless political schemes to lavish feasts and complex rivalries that defined an empire. Discover how emperors like Julius Caesar and Nero wielded power and managed the challenges of ruling an expansive empire. With 48 breathtaking colour photographs – including intricate artifacts, statuary, mosaics and frescoes – Emperor of Rome invites you to a new way of seeing the Roman Empire.

Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down), Jean Léon Gérôme, 1872 (Phoenix Art Museum)

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# The perfect companion to Mary Beard's S.P.Q.R.

If Emperor of Rome dives into the power struggles and intrigues of the Roman emperors, S.P.Q.R. shifts the spotlight to the everyday lives of Rome's citizens. With over 45 full-colour images carefully chosen for this Folio edition, these two books are a perfect pairing. Shop Now

# Can't get enough of the Roman Empire?

### Rubicon Tom Holland’s gripping account of the twilight of the Roman Republic and its bloody transformation into empire, reimagined as a striking Folio edition. Shop Now

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###### Illustration © Ella Beech 2023, from The Night Before Christmas

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