The Emperor Hadrian
By: by Thorsten Opper
Publisher: British Museum
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780714122663
Subjects: Emperors; Biography; History; Antiquities
Description: This informative and beautifully illustrated little book presents a concise portrait of Hadrian - his family, his deeds, his loves, his dark side and his legacy. A potted biography is followed by picture-and-caption spreads that amplify the details of his life. These feature art and artefacts from museum collections around the world, as well as specially commissioned photographs of the Pantheon, the Villa Adriani, his mausoleum. The Emperor Hadrian is not only a celebration of a remarkable individual but a wonderful introduction to a fascinating period of Roman history.

History of the Roman Empire.
Notes: Includes bibliography: p. 94.