About this title: For centuries after their reigns, the "bad" emperors of Rome have captured the popular imagination, their legends inspiring novels, works of art, and films. "From Caligula to Constantine" explores how these and other notorious figures of Roman history were portrayed during their lifetimes, and the reaction to their deaths. In a world without mass media, portraits in stone, bronze, and other materials broadcast the ruler's image throughout the empire, exalting him and representing him in the best possible light. When an emperor was overthrown, the portraits could themselves suffer a violent ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Michael C Carlos Museum, Atlanta, GA
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: Very Good. 1928917011. Bent corner front lower right; Clean, tight, unmarked pages, not ex-lib; 0.79 x 10.47 x 9.06 Inches; 252 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Emory, Atlanta
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: New paperback, small scratch in front cover, otherwise clean and tight. INV#A1 VG/no dust jacket. Focuses on the "bad" emperors and empresses of Rome, exploring their legends, their personalities, and their representation in sculptures, gems, and coins. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: Fine. Exhibition Catalogue. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 251 pp., illus. (some col. ), biblio.; 27 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia from Sept. 16, 2000 to Jan. 7, 2001, and at the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut from Jan. 31 to March 25, 2001. AS NEW. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. CONTENTS: Tyranny and the Transformation of the Roman Visual Landscape, by Eric R. Varner; ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: Very Good. Moderate wear. A clean and bright copy. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. PLEASE NOTE: International orders or Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Michael C Carlos Museum, Bx202
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: Very Good. 1928917011. Trade PB. 4to. Michael C Carlos Museum. 2001. 252 pgs. Wrappers in excellent shape, with no wear present. Binding tight and solid. Previous owner's mark on the reverse of the front wrapper. Text is clean and free of marks. From the description: "For centuries after their reigns, the "bad" emperors of Rome have captured the popular imagination, their legends inspiring novels, works of art, and films. From Caligula to Constantine explores how these and other notorious ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781928917014ISBN:1928917011
Description: Near Fine. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 251 pages-hundreds of illustrations-some color-Exhibition Catalag. read more
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