Corrupt and Decadent Romans---The Dark Side of the Glory of the Century Empire

Author: (English) Dili, translated by Lu Xiaolin and Li Yongpeng
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Publish Date: 2007-02-14
Features: History is a complex entity forged from the common melting pot of human deeds, thoughts, and life styles. Beneath the glorious facade of history, there often lie unknown and eerie scenes, absurd alternative customs, and unspeakable terrifying conspiracies. These are deliberately omitted in most textbooks but are indispensable elements for a more comprehensive understanding of historical truths. Dark History Scenes presents these hidden aspects in an engaging, illustrated format, covering various aspects such as politics, economics, culture, and customs, aiming to overturn simplistic explanations and reveal the undeniable yet lesser-known truths hidden beneath the historical shadows. 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 were women pitted against dwarfs in gladiatorial matches? Did the roasted suckling pig at feasts fly out birds? And how did Zimi use mouse brain powder 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 of the Roman Empire's prosperity, including the legendary rise of the Romans, the licentious acts of emperors, political murders in the Roman court, the undefeated but brutal Roman army, and the thrilling stories of the Romans' fierce battles against the Celts.