Roman Emperors with Mary Beard
Dan Snow's History Hit
History Hit
4.7 • 13.7K Ratings
🗓️ 27 September 2023
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
What did it take to become a Roman emperor? Pliny the Elder wrote that a ruler should be generous, victorious in battle and a father to his people. But how many emperors were able to live up to these expectations? And were these really traits that the typical Roman cared about?
Dan is joined by the acclaimed scholar of Ancient Rome, Mary Beard, author of Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient World. Mary explains how the system of one-man rule was established, the skills it required, and why the Roman people put up with it.
Produced by James Hickmann and Dougal Patmore.
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