The story of Christ's robe and the influence it has upon those who acquire it, including the wealthy young Roman soldier in charge of the crucifixion.

Was the Roman emperor Caligula really the depraved despot of popular legend? In this book - the first major reassessment of Caligula's life and career in over fifty years - Anthony A. Barrett draws on archaeological, numismatic, and literary evidence to evaluate this infamous figure in the context of the system that gave him absolute power.

The Spraetorian Guard hatches a plot to destroy the mad emperor, Catligula, with or without Spartapuss.

They employed a brutality which is staggering by today's standards. A fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, how they came to power and stayed in power, how they treated their subjects, friends and family, demonstrated battlefield leadership and achieved transformations at home.