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Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome

Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome
Book • 2009
Born in A.D.

76, Hadrian ruled during a tempestuous era, ending costly warfare and territorial expansion by fortifying borders like the Walls of Hadrian and promoting Greek culture by making Athens the empire's cultural center.

Everitt details Hadrian's private life, including his unhappy marriage to Sabina, his relationship with Antinous, and his war against the Jews, using archaeological evidence to illuminate this enigmatic emperor's legacy of good governance and architectural achievements.

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Erwähnt in der Episoden-Description als eine von mehreren empfohlenen Sachbüchern zur Biografie Hadrians.
Kaiser Hadrian und Antinoos - Eine tödliche Liebe

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