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A review by jarvvis
The Mad Emperor: Heliogabalus and the Decadence of Rome by Harry Sidebottom
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Perhaps there isn’t a whole book about Heliogabalus.
A lot of this, especially the early portions, is excruciating detail about tangentially related characters to pad out the runtime because there simply isn’t a lot to say about Heliogabalus, particularly his days before he was emperor. It gets better when he does take the throne, I must say. Slightly harsh review, it is enjoyable and comprehensive, but far from a must read.
A lot of this, especially the early portions, is excruciating detail about tangentially related characters to pad out the runtime because there simply isn’t a lot to say about Heliogabalus, particularly his days before he was emperor. It gets better when he does take the throne, I must say. Slightly harsh review, it is enjoyable and comprehensive, but far from a must read.