Imperial Exits: Being an Account of the Varied and Violent Deaths of the Roman Emporors

Rating:
Summary: Humorous and Disturbing
Review: It is interesting to see all the intrigues of leadership in ancient Rome. Being emperor, while thought to be a cushy arrangement, was actually one of the most dangerous jobs at the time. Needless to say, most people didn't hang on to the position for long. Intra-family murders and marriages, poisonings, insanity, cowardice, conceit, and sheer incompetence led to the early demise of most Roman rulers. The illustrations that accompany each account are absolutely hilarious! Recommended reading for anyone who has an interest in ancient Roman history.

Rating:
Summary: Humorous and Disturbing
Review: It is interesting to see all the intrigues of leadership in ancient Rome. Being emperor, while thought to be a cushy arrangement, was actually one of the most dangerous jobs at the time. Needless to say, most people didn't hang on to the position for long. Intra-family murders and marriages, poisonings, insanity, cowardice, conceit, and sheer incompetence led to the early demise of most Roman rulers. The illustrations that accompany each account are absolutely hilarious! Recommended reading for anyone who has an interest in ancient Roman history.