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'He was in the same person, austere and genial, dignified and playful, dilatory and quick to act, niggardly and generous, deceitful and straightforward, cruel and merciful, and always in all things changeable.' Historia Augusta 14.11 For almost twenty-one years, from AD 117 to 138, Publius Aelius Hadrianus ruled one of the mightiest empires the world has ever seen - a territory that comprised much of Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East. During this time he realigned borders, crushed rebellions, travelled extensively and created some of the most magnificent buildings in the ancient world. The Emperor Hadrian presents a concise portrait of this remarkable individual - his family, his deeds, his loves and his legacy. It celebrates his immense achievements, and looks, too, at the complex character that lay behind the glorious public image.

Author

Thorsten Opper

Publisher

British Museum Press

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780714122663

Subjects

History, Biography, Anthropology

Rating

3.6 / 5 (7 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14