A New History of the Roman Emperors Author:Roger Michael Kean This is a superbly illustrated volume that brings to life the fascinating history of those who ruled the world's most powerful ancient empire. Many of us think we know a fair amount about the Roman Empire, but did you know that Rome had more than 100 leaders? From the famous - and the infamous - such as Augustus and Nero, to the lesser known Max... more »imus Thrax, Claudius II, and even the Gallic breakaway empire of Postumus, this lavishly illustrated volume brings to life every man - and a few women too - who aspired to rule the Roman Empire between 30 BC and AD 476. Featuring more than 235 full-colour maps and illustrations, this is a unique record of the fascinating history of the people behind the civilized world's most powerful and influential empire.« less