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Pliny The Younger (C. 60112 C.E.)Senator And Consul In The Rome Of Emperors Domitian And Trajan, Eyewitness To The Eruption Of Vesuvius In 79, And Early 'Persecutor' Of Christians On The Black Searemains Rome'S Best Documented Private Individual Between Cicero And Augustine. No Roman Writer, Not Even Vergil, Ties His Identity To The Regions Of Italy More Successfully Than Pliny. His Individuality Can Be Captured By Focusing On The Range Of Locales In Which He Lived: From His Hometown Of Comum (Como) At The Foot Of The Italian Alps, Down Through The Villa And Farms He Owned In Umbria, To The Senate And Courtrooms Of Rome And The Magnificent Residence He Owned On The Coast Near The Capital.Organized Geographically, Man Of High Empire Is The First Fullscale Biography Devoted Solely To The Younger Pliny. Reserved, Punctilious, Occasionally Patronizing, And Perhaps Inclined To Overvalue His Achievements, Pliny Has Seemed To Some The Ancient Equivalent Of Mr. Collins, The Unctuous Vicar Of Jane Austen'S Pride And Prejudice. Roy K. Gibson Reveals A Man More Complex Than This Unfair Comparison Suggests. An Innovating Landowner In Umbria And A Deeply Generous Benefactor In Comum, Pliny Is Also A Consul Who Plays With Words In Rome And Dispenses Summary Justice In The Provinces. A Solicitous, If Rather Traditional, Husband In Northern Italy, Pliny Is Also A Literary Modernist In Rome, Andmore Surprisinglya Secret Pessimist About Trajan, The 'Best' Of Emperors. Pliny'S Life Is A Window On To The Empire At Its Zenith. The Book Concludes With An Archaeological Tour Guide Of The Sites Associated With Pliny.
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- Q: What is the page count of 'Man of High Empire'? A: The book has three hundred eighteen pages. This provides ample content to explore the life of Pliny the Younger in detail.
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- Q: How should I read 'Man of High Empire'? A: You can read this book at your own pace, as it is suitable for adult readers interested in history and biography. It offers a thorough analysis of Pliny’s life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is primarily targeted at adults and may not be suitable for younger readers due to its complex themes and historical context. Adult supervision is advised.
- Q: What genre does 'Man of High Empire' belong to? A: The book is classified as a biography and historical literature. It provides insights into the life of a significant Roman figure.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other biographies of Roman figures? A: This biography provides a unique perspective on Pliny the Younger, unlike many others that focus on more prominent figures like Cicero or Julius Caesar.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Man of High Empire'? A: The book explores themes of individuality, governance, and personal achievements in the context of Roman history, offering a multifaceted view of Pliny’s life.
- Q: Is this biography focused on Pliny's political career? A: Yes, while it covers various aspects of his life, it also focuses heavily on his political career as a senator and consul during the Roman Empire.