emperors

The first of Robert Graves's two-part account of the life of Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius, written in the form of Claudius's autobiography, covering the years from his early childhood through his election as Emperor in 41 A.D.

A biography of Constantine the Great, who was the first emperor of Rome to become a Christian, and who made Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) the capital of his empire, a move some historians consider the beginnings of Byzantine history.

A biography of the first Roman emperor, under whom Rome achieved great glory.

Describes the politics, culture, religion, and society of Rome during the reign of the Emperor Augustus.

A biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his life and quest for power from his birthplace on the island of Corsica to his exile and death on St. Helena.

Surveys the life and legacy of the first Christian Roman emperor, describing the vision that inspired his religious conversion and subsequent conquest of the imperial capital, his founding of Constantinople, and his role in promoting a unified Christian Europe.

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.

A graphic novel retelling about an emperor whose vanity leads him to be duped by a pair of swindlers.

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

This captivating volume mixes the myths of Ancient China with the beautiful art and history of the culture.