Nero
A striking, nuanced biography of Nero—the controversial populist ruler and last of the Caesars—and a vivid portrait of ancient Rome.
"This exciting and provocative book grabs the reader while supporting its arguments with careful classical scholarship." —Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire
Alexander the Great
What can we learn from the stunning rise and mysterious death of the ancient world's greatest conqueror? An acclaimed biographer reconstructs the life of Alexander the Great in this magisterial portrait.
