This fresh and engaging book looks at each of the Roman emperors
from Julius Caesar in 44BC 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.
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
Otho was dragged into the Tiber with a flesh-hook. However great an
emperor's power, danger was ever present.
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.
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