Professor Emerita Rose Mary Sheldon taught at The Virginia Military Institute for twenty-five years where she held the Henry King Burgwyn, Jr., Chair in Military History. Her books include Ambush! Surprise Attack in Ancient Greek Warfare; Rome’s Wars in Parthia: Blood in the Sand, Spies of the Bible; Intelligence Activities in Ancient Rome: Trust in the Gods, but Verify; and Kill Caesar!: Assassination in the Early Roman Empire.
In this book, Sheldon continues with the question - why were so
many Roman emperors assassinated?, focusing on the need for
security in the next dynasty of emperors and why that security did
not always work. Utilizing not only evidence from the works of
ancient authors, but also evidence from inscriptions, coin legends,
and imperial sculpture and architecture.This new and important
focus makes a significant contribution to our understanding of
Roman history.
*Liane Houghtalin, Professor of Classics, University of Mary
Washington*
A new and fascinating perspective on the Flavian regime, and the
best book on the dynasty for decades.
*Philip Matyszak, Author of 24 Hours in Ancient Rome*
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