Author: Trafford, L J

Ancient Rome

Published on 28 November 2023 by Pen & Sword Books Ltd (Pen & Sword History) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 240 pages, 40 Illustrations
164 x 242 x 28 | 474g

Between 27 BCE and 476 CE a series of men became Roman Emperor, ruling a domain that stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Near East. Some of them did this rather well, expanding Rome¡¯s territories further, installing just laws and maintaining order within the city. Others, however, were distinctly less successful at the job.

Ancient Rome¡¯s Worst Emperors takes an engaging and amusing look at the mad, the bad and the catastrophically incompetent of Rome¡¯s rulers. From the sadistically cruel Caligula to the hopelessly weak Valentinian II, there were many who failed dismally at the top job for a variety of reasons.

But what qualifies someone as a worst emperor?What evidence is there to support it?And should we believe any of it?Join us on a tour of the very worst leadership ancient Rome has to offer as we delve into sadistic acts of cruelty, paranoia run rampant, poor decision-making skills and the danger of being the wrong man at the wrong time.