By Anthony Blond. 1st Edition 2008 Running Press 214g 13x19.7x1.7cm Condition: Like New. "Eye-opening in its revelations and effortlessly entertaining, Anthony Blond's scandalous expose of the life of the Caesars is a must-read for all who are interested in what really went on in ancient Rome. While Shakespeare presents them as noble heroes the truth is somewhat different. Julius Caesar was not always the glorious, brave general, he was also an arrogant charmer and a swank; while the revered Augustus was so conscious of his lack of height that he put lifts in his sandals. But they were nothing compared to Caligula, Claudius and Nero. The warts-and-all history of the Caesars is set against a social backdrop just as surprising-and often very far from civilized."
