A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors

With the recent success of 'Rome' on BBC2, no one will look at the private
lives of the Roman Emperors again in the same light.

Anthony Blond's scandalous expose of the life of the Caesars is a must-read
for all interested in what really went on in ancient Rome.

Julius Caesar is usually presented as a glorious general when in fact he was
an arrogant charmer and a swank; Augustus was so conscious of his height that
he put lifts in his sandals.

But they were nothing compared to Caligula, Claudius and Nero. This book is
fascinating reading, eye-opening in its revelations and effortlessly
entertaining.