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I, Caesar : ruling the Roman Empire / Phil Grabsky ; specialist research and introduction by Dr Philip Rance

This illustrated history traces the Roman Empire through the lives and reigns of prominent emperors, from Julius Caesar to Justinian. It examines their military achievements and administrative legacies, featuring full-colour photographs.

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