hadrian

Conducting massive city-building projects, fortifying the borders of the empire, and other feats christen Hadrian as the third of the Five Good Emperors.

A biography of the Roman emperor and general who extended the empire's frontiers as far as England and brought Rome to the height of its power.

The public and private lives of six key men who ruled the Roman Empire: Julius Caesar; Augustus; Nero; Hadrian; Constantine; and Justinian. Includes unequaled location footage; unseen images; and careful re-enactments bringing the series to life.

Presents a profile of the enigmatic Roman emperor, placings his formative years against a backdrop of first-century events and chronicling his successful efforts to end a century of disorder and warfare in the Empire.

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.