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Emperors don't die in bed
Meijer, Fik · London New York : Routledge, 2004
- Publisher
- London New York : Routledge, 2004
- Physical description
- 183 pages
- ISBN
- 0415312019 (alk. paper);0415312027 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Dewey classification
- 937
- Language
- English, Dutch
Summary
"Very few of the Roman emperors died a natural death. The insane Caligula was murdered after leaving the theatre
Caracalla while he was relieving himself. Caesar was stabbed twenty-three times and Ortho was dragged into the Tiber with a flesh-hook. However great an emperor's power, danger was ever present." "This book looks at each of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar in 44 BC to Romulus Augustulus in AD 476, illuminating not only the manner of their deaths but what their final days tell us about their lives. We also hear how the most powerful position in the history of the Western world held a permanent appeal, despite its perils, with eager candidates constantly coming forward to seize the throne." "Emperors Don't Die in Bed provides a clear history of the imperial succession as well as a compelling depiction of the intrigue and drama of Roman imperial politics."--BOOK JACKET
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 001Control number | 22443 |
| 003Control number identifier | OCoLC |
| 005Date and time of latest transaction | 29 Jun 2004, 16:12 |
| 008Fixed-length data elements | 040706s2004 enkab 001 0ceng |
| 010Library of Congress control number | 2003066748 |
| 020International Standard Book Number (ISBN) |
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| 041Language code | eng dut |
| 042Authentication code | pcc |
| 043Geographic area code | e------ ff----- aw----- |
| 050Library of Congress call number | DG274 .M4513 2004 |
| 082Dewey Decimal call number | 937 22 |
| 100Main entry – personal name | Meijer, Fik. |
| 240Uniform title | Keizers sterven niet in bed. English. |
| 245Title statement | Emperors don't die in bed / Fik Meijer ; translated by S.J. Leinbach. |
| 260Publication, distribution, etc. (imprint) | London ; New York : Routledge, 2004 |
| 300Physical description | viii, 183 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. |
| 504Bibliography, etc. note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 520Summary, etc. | "Very few of the Roman emperors died a natural death. The insane Caligula was murdered after leaving the theatre; Caracalla while he was relieving himself. Caesar was stabbed twenty-three times and Ortho was dragged into the Tiber with a flesh-hook. However great an emperor's power, danger was ever present." "This book looks at each of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar in 44 BC to Romulus Augustulus in AD 476, illuminating not only the manner of their deaths but what their final days tell us about their lives. We also hear how the most powerful position in the history of the Western world held a permanent appeal, despite its perils, with eager candidates constantly coming forward to seize the throne." "Emperors Don't Die in Bed provides a clear history of the imperial succession as well as a compelling depiction of the intrigue and drama of Roman imperial politics."--BOOK JACKET. |
| 650Subject added entry – topical term | Emperors--Rome--Biography. |
| 651Subject added entry – geographic name | Rome--History--Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| 700Added entry – personal name | Leinbach, S. J. |
| 999Collection | Downloads |
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