Hadrian
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9781849668866
Subjects: Emperors, rome; Rome, history; Hadrian, emperor of rome, 76-138
Description: 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. -- Publisher website.