The book "The Emperors of Rome" charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through profiles of the greatest and most notable emperors, from the absolute Augustus to the weak Claudius, the harsh Nero to the benevolent Marcus Aurelius, the paranoid Commodus, and others. Colorful descriptions of athletic contests and art, political intrigues, and historical events intertwine with the stories of these men. Renowned classical scholar David Potter brings the Empire of Rome and the lives of the men who ruled it to vivid life.