Corrupt and decadent Romans (The dark of the golden age of the century empire)

Author: (English) Dilley, translated by Xu Chuan-na
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: History is a complex entity forged from the shared melting pot of human deeds, thoughts, and lifestyles. Beneath the dazzling surface of history, there often lie obscure and eerie scenes, bizarre alternative customs, and unspeakable chilling conspiracies, all deliberately ignored in most textbooks but essential for a more comprehensive understanding of historical truths. Dark History Sites presents these hidden aspects in an engaging, illustrated format, covering various dimensions such as politics, economics, culture, and customs, aiming to overturn simplistic explanations and reveal the undeniable yet lesser-known truths hidden beneath the historical veil. This book is part of the series. Can a horse even become a Roman consul? Why did over twenty emperors rise and fall within fifty years? How was the terrifying drama of a bear tearing actors apart performed? How did women fight dwarf gladiators in the arena? Did roast suckling pig fly out birds at banquets? And how did Zimi use powdered mouse brains as toothpaste? In just a few centuries, the Roman Empire rose to become the most powerful empire of antiquity. Its political structure, law, craftsmanship, and even military technology were the most brilliant achievements of Western culture at the time. This book explores the dark underbelly beneath the prosperous facade of the Roman Empire, including the legendary rise of the Romans, the licentious acts of emperors, political murders in the Roman court, the unstoppable cruelty of the Roman army, and the thrilling stories of the Romans' fierce battles against the Celts.