Santillian, Beatriz and Julian Morgan. Hadrian, Emperor of Rome. Part of the Leaders of the Ancient World series. 2018. 112p. ISBN 978-1-5081-7484-4. Available at B HAD on the library shelves.
Following a string of bad Roman Emperors, Rome and its citizens were relieved when Trajan took over and brought a period of stability. When Hadrian succeeded Trajan in suspect circumstances, having been declared his adopted son and heir a day before Trajan’s death was announced, many Romans feared that the Empire would fall in civil war. These fears proved unfounded as Hadrian, a skilled soldier and politician, was able to quickly seize power and assert his imperial authority.
Over the next twenty years, Hadrian became the most traveled Roman Emperor. He visited nearly every province, reformed the military, and sponsored large public works in many cities. Several rebellions broke out throughout the Empire, but his generals were able to put them down. An educated man, Hadrian enjoyed his time in Greece, and mastered many subjects. His legacy include buildings in nearly every major city of the Empire, a protective wall separating Roman Britain from Scotland, and a reinvigorated military.
Fans of Rome and of historical figures larger than life will enjoy reading about Hadrian’s travels and accomplishments.
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