Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard

by Guy de la Bédoyère

Book Overview

A riveting account of ancient Rome's imperial bodyguard, the select band of soldiers who wielded the power to make--or destroy--the emperors they served

Founded by Augustus around 27 B.C., the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300234384
• ISBN13: 9780300234381
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.1" x 7.9"