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Did Trajan truly merit his legendary status as the ideal Roman emperor, or was it merely constructed by history? This comprehensive biography by Julian Bennett examines the emperor's actual achievements against his glorified reputation, offering rigorous analysis of why medieval writer Dante placed him among Heaven's most just and temperate rulers. Bennett tests the substance behind Trajan's glorious legacy with scholarly precision, ultimately finding that despite common scepticism about Roman emperors, Trajan emerges with his exceptional reputation surprisingly well-justified. As the only English-language biography of this pivotal figure, the work provides essential insight into one of Rome's most celebrated leaders and challenges readers to reconsider what truly defines imperial virtue and lasting historical significance.

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The only comprehensive biography of Trajan available in the English language, offering unparalleled scholarly coverage of this celebrated Roman emperor.

Julian Bennett rigorously examines Trajan's actual achievements and virtues against the legendary reputation that has endured for nearly two millennia.

Explores why Dante Alighieri honoured Trajan in the sixth sphere of Heaven among just and temperate rulers in his medieval writings.

Published by Routledge, ensuring academic credibility and access to professional historical analysis and interpretation.

Provides essential reading for understanding Roman imperial history and the evidence behind one of history's most romanticised rulers.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
17 April 1997
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22 January 2007

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