ARGONAUT BOOKS

What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all. Reviews 'Sidebottom is an agile guide and draws the reader's attention to the remarkably inclusive nature of the empire, from its acceptance of different cultures into citizenship (the exact and polar opposite of, say, Qatar), its routine freeing of slaves and its acceptance of new gods into its pagan pantheon… Buy the book, it's very entertaining.' David Aaronovitch, The Times'The decadence, debauchery and sexual promiscuity ...Read More