Hadrian : Empire and Conflict

256pp. Profusely illustrated in full colour. Laminated, self-wrapping, stiff card covers (very gently rubbed at edges). Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Guide produced by the British Museum to accompany its stunning exhibition on the Roman Emperor, Hadrian and his empire. With chapters on his history, his villa, his war and peace making and his legacy, together with sections on Antinous and Sabina, this is a thorough and compelling reassessment of the new elite of the Roman Empire. With notes, bibliography, maps, charts etc. With an original exhibition entry ticket from September 2008 laid in. 4to.