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Mary Beard examines the lives, roles and realities of Roman emperors and the societies in which they ruled. Drawing on ancient sources, she explores how emperors exercised power and how their public and private lives were presented to the Roman world. The book considers ceremonies, court life, violence, family relationships and the everyday mechanics of imperial rule. It provides a detailed and accessible interpretation of the Roman Empire through the people who occupied its highest position.