A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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In Ancient Rome all the best stories have one thing in common - murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city; Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic. Caligula was butchered in the theatre, Claudius was poisoned at dinner and Galba was beheaded in the forum. In one fifty-year period, twenty-six emperors were murdered.

But what did killing mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? Emma Southon examines real-life homicides from Roman history to explore how perpetrator, victim and the act itself were regarded by ordinary people. Inside Ancient Rome's unique culture of crime and punishment, we see how the Romans viewed life, death, and what it means to be human.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780861540518
Published: September 2021

Number of pages: 352
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 26 mm

Publisher: Oneworld Publications