{"product_id":"the-year-of-the-four-emperors-roman-imperial-biographies-3rd-edition-9780415236201","title":"The Year of the Four Emperors Roman Imperial Biographies 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter Nero's notorious reign, the Romans surely deserved a period of peace and tranquility. Instead, during AD69, three emperors were murdered: Galba, just days into the post, Otho and Vitellius. The same year also saw civil war in Italy, two desperate battles at Cremona and the capture of Rome for Vespasian, which action saw the fourth emperor of the year, but also brought peace.This classic work, now updated and reissued under a new title, is a gripping account of this tumultuous year. Wellesley also focuses on the year's historical importance, which also marked the watershed between the first and second imperial dynasties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Unfolds with masterly skill the tale of the conflict and intrigue of this critical time of transition from the Julio-Claudians to the Flavian emperors ... The excellent and compelling narrative is enriched by a wealth of background'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTimes Educational Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'If you ever thought history was dull, read this book.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eEastern Daily Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Prospect and Retrospect  2 The Five Days' Caesar  3 Caecina and Valens 4 Otho's Reaction  5 The First Battle of Cremona  6 Vitellius' March to Rome  7 Flavian Hopes  8 The Second Battle of Cremona  9 Antonius Moves South  10 Rhine and Nile  11 The Battle of Rome  12 The Last Ten Days","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767513383255,"sku":"9780415236201","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415236201.jpg?v=1758713568","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-year-of-the-four-emperors-roman-imperial-biographies-3rd-edition-9780415236201","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}