Few books before have explored the exploits, achievements, and notorious antics of ancient Rome's imperial dynasties in such detail. This title sets out to describe the lives of every man (and a few women) who aspired to the purple, from Augustus in 27 BC to Justinian I, who died in AD 565. Many are familiar with the descendants of Julius Caesar, but how many readers know about Maximus Thrax, Claudius II Gothicus, or the Gallic Empire of Postumus? Almost 120 emperors, usurpers, pretenders and barbarian rulers of the period are brought vividly to life, illustrated by a mixture of drawings of their busts and coinage, and complemented by specially commissioned maps that clearly outline imperial ambitions and failures. The Complete Chronicle Of The Emperors Of Rome provides a history of political, social, military and economic strategies of the world's most powerful and influential empire, and is an essential companion to anyone interested in, or studying, the ancient Romans.

320 pages, hardback and equivalent in eBook form

Amazon US and Amazon UK often have copies of the original hardback in stock.
An eBook version in two volumes with links to the illustrations is at Smashwords.

Review snippets from Amazon…

This book gives great descriptions of each Emperor, (starting with Augustus, and actually going as far as the early Byzantine Period with Justinian) drawing on every source imaginable. It saved me a lot of time from having to actually go to the primary sources (the dreaded experience of reading Latin and Greek texts) and does a good job explaining what is factual and what is speculation (important for ancient history as sources are not always reliable). It covers every period, a lot of which have very little written about them elsewhere(such as the Third Century) so this book really helped clarify some areas in history that I have always seen as murky. But what really a attracted me to this book were the wonderful pictures. There are pictures of every emperor, pictures from statues, coins, paintings, and sometimes all of the above. The coins were used so often that I'd recommend anyone with an interest in Roman coins to just look at the pictures. The maps are also great: there are lots of maps, which are always helpful when dealing with places that have changed a lot in two thousand years. Everything is in color and beautiful.
Christopher Bonura (Gainseville, FL)

This book is incredibly well-written, charting the course of the Roman Empire from its foundations to eventual decline through the lives of the Emperors (legitimate or otherwise) who controlled it (or not as the book will reveal!). What makes this book superb are the outstanding illustrations throughout. The book features images of all emperors (where possible) drawn from either sculptures or coins. Also the book is dotted with maps showing military campaigns and borders, giving the whole subject a real perspective. If you want a slightly different and more visual take on a fascinating subject, this book is a must!
Mr. J. Doherty "The Cardinal" (United Kingdom)

This fascinating look at life along the River Nile from the depths of time to the death of Cleopatra will appeal to every lover of ancient Egyptian history, architecture, and art. Explore the awesome monuments lining the banks of the Nile from Lower to Upper Egypt, built to the glory of the pharaohs, and pore over tomb paintings that bring to life people who lived thousands of years ago, from the highest vizier to the lowliest beer brewer. Over 230 photographs, many by the author, illustrate the text, together with numerous maps, site plans, and reconstructions by Oliver Frey. One for the home armchair or the deck of a boat cruising the Nile between attractions.

192 pages, hardback, copies available from Amazon US and Amazon UK

Authors Angus Konstam and Roger Kean reveal the truth behind our myths, fairy-tales and Hollywood-inspired images. The reality is, unbelievably, even more intriguing than the flashing swords, talking parrots, and eye patches portrayed in the movies. In this lavishly illustrated tour through history, you can explore the lives of real pirates, such as Blackbeard, Thomas Tew and Captain Kidd. Find out how, even today, pirates regularly attack and plunder ships. Discover their motivations, diverse backgrounds, daily lives, and codes of conduct. Peek inside pirate ships, trace their journeys on the map, see their bloody battles and thrill at the daring, brutal ways in which they live and die. Fascinating, colourful, and copiously researched, this book dispels falsehoods and illuminates the truth. Seldom has a book of history been this exciting.

240 pages, hardback, copies available from Amazon US and Amazon UK