Twelve Caesars
Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern
(Author) Mary Beard
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The story of how images of Roman autocrats have influenced art, culture, and the representation of power for more than 2,000 years. What does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore?
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Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
392
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780691222363
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Oct. 12, 2021
Mary Beard
Mary Beard is a renowned classicist and author, best known for her groundbreaking work "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome." Her writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical topics relatable to a wide audience. Beard's contributions to literature include challenging traditional narratives and promoting inclusivity in the study of antiquity.
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