emperor of rome

A history of the Roman Empire, discussing its creation by Augustus in about 30 B.C., exploring the Roman army, public games, and leaders, and looking at what archaeological research has revealed about the ancient civilization.

Surveys the life of Nero, emperor of Rome, and his effect on history.

Traces the rise to power of Gaius Octavianus, later known as Augustus, and describes life in the Roman empire during his reign.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Rome, focusing on the Forum, Emperor Hadrian's time, and the Roman army, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Chronicles the life of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, discussing his studies, rise to power, impact on the Roman Republic, duel with Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, and other related topics.

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days.

Jonathan and his friends are called to Rome by the emperor in the winter of 80 A.D. to find the new Prometheus believed to have brought an epidemic to the city, but Jonathan, obsessed with reuniting his parents, makes some unwise--and life-threatening--choices.