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Hadrian (Paperback, New)
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Hadrian (Paperback, New)
Series: Ancients in Action
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The Roman emperor Hadrian, who lived from 76 to 138 AD was a hugely
influential figure whose architectural legacy is obvious even
today. However, he was also contradictory and mysterious: he was a
Spaniard who became emperor at Rome; he was a popular, successful
soldier who aimed to be a man of peace. He dabbled in black magic,
and he courted scandal: as well as his bitterly unhappy marriage,
he had a very public love affair with Greek boy, who died in
mysterious circumstances surrounded by rumours of human
sacrifice.This title explores these contradictions and
complexities, and pieces together the picture of a man, his life,
times and influence. It presents a rounded picture written in a
lively and accessible style. Looking in detail at key themes and
topics of Hadrian's life, the title explores his Spanish
background, his military service and initiatives of peace, his
architectural legacy such as the Pantheon, his villa at Tivoli, his
love of Athens and Athenian culture, his relationship with
Antinous, and how he dealt with Christians and Jews. In addition to
this, the title covers social aspects of life in the Roman empire
in the second century: slavery, Roman baths and hygiene, the public
spectacles of circus races, gladiatorial fights and animal hunts.
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