Domina

Prominent scholar Guy de la Bédoyère reexamines the early Roman Empire through the lens of its most powerful women. While emperors like Augustus, Tiberius, and Nero are famed, none were blood sons of their predecessors. De la Bédoyère argues that notorious Julio-Claudian women—including Livia, Octavia, and the elder and younger Agrippina—were the true architects of the dynasty. Through their ambition, bloodline, and ruthlessness, these women ensured the line's continuity. Drawing on ancient Roman historians, this engaging history offers a fresh perspective on dynastic power and gender interplay, perfect for fans of *I, Claudius*.

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