Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard

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Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard

A riveting account of ancient Romeâ€™s imperial bodyguard, the select band of soldiers who wielded the power to makeâ€”or destroyâ€”the emperors they served

Founded by Augustus around 27 B.C., the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to some emperors, they vied with others and ruthlessly toppled those who displeased them, including Caligula, Nero, Pertinax, and many more. Guy de la BÃ©doyÃ¨re provides a compelling first full narrative history of the Praetorians, whose dangerous ambitions ceased only when Constantine permanently disbanded them.
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de la BÃ©doyÃ¨re introduces Praetorians of all echelons, from prefects and messengers to artillery experts and executioners. He explores the delicate position of emperors for whom prestige and guile were the only defenses against bodyguards hungry for power. Folding fascinating details into a broad assessment of the Praetorian era, the author sheds new light on the wielding of power in the greatest of the ancient worldâ€™s empires.

Country	USA
Author	Guy de la Bédoyère
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9780300226270
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Yale University Press
Manufacturer	Yale University Press
NumberOfPages	344
PublicationDate	2017-02-28
Publisher	Yale University Press
ReleaseDate	2017-02-01
Studio	Yale University Press

Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard

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