Hadrian: Empire and Conflict

by Thorsten Opper

Book Overview

Even in the panoply of Roman history, Hadrian stands out. Emperor from 117 to 138 ad, he was at once a benevolent ruler and a ruthless military leader, known for his restless and ambitious nature, his interest in architecture, and his passion for Greek culture. This book moves beyond the familiar image of Hadrian to offer a new appraisal of this Emperor'e(tm)s contradictory personality, his exploits and accomplishments, his rule, and his military...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674057422
• ISBN13: 9780674057425
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 11.2"