Rome's Greatest Emperor : Vespasian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sullivan, Tony.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emperors--Rome.

Emperors.

Rome.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the life and legacy of Vespasian, one of Rome's most influential emperors, known for stabilizing the empire after the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors. Authored by Tony Sullivan, it provides an in-depth analysis of Vespasian's early life, his military campaigns in Britain and Judea, and his political acumen that led to the establishment of the Flavian dynasty. The book also delves into his monumental contributions to Roman infrastructure, including the construction of the Colosseum. With detailed maps, historical timelines, and classical sources, it is a comprehensive resource for readers interested in Roman history and leadership during the 1st century AD. The narrative is aimed at historians, students, and enthusiasts of ancient history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

CONTENTS

TABLES

FIGURES

CLASSICAL SOURCES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Chapter 2 VESPASIAN’S EARLY LIFE

Chapter 3 THE INVASION OF BRITAIN

Chapter 4 VESPASIAN’S CAMPAIGN IN SOUTHERN BRITAIN

Chapter 5THE FALL AND RISE OFVESPASIAN’S CAREER

Chapter 6 THE COLOSSEUM, VESPASIAN’S GREATEST MONUMENT

Chapter 7 EMPEROR

Chapter 8 LEGACY

IMAGE SOURCES

REFERENCES

ENDNOTES

INDEX

Back Cover Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9781036103088

1036103080

9781036103064

1036103064

OCLC:

1484074246