I, Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, 'I, Caesar' takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine, and Justinian.
Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, 'I, Caesar' takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine, and Justinian.
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