The Roman Triumph

Mary Beard presents a radical, richly illustrated reexamination of the Roman triumph, ancient Rome's most spectacular military procession. Far from a simple celebration of imperial might, Beard reveals how Romans themselves questioned its glory, often highlighted by mishaps like Julius Caesar’s broken chariot axle or scene-stealing prisoners. This nuanced study unpacks the triumph's magnificence and darker complexities, exploring the challenges of historical reconstruction and connecting the Roman experience to modern questions about military power and victory.

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