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In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History
By Lieven, Dominic
- ISBN
- 9780735222199
- Publisher
- Viking
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Reviewed on April 1, 2022 | Social Sciences
Historian Lieven's (Russia Against Napoleon) comparative history of empires from across the globe tracks the rises and falls of imperial dynasties throughout history. By tracking the similarities and differences of the emperors and empresses that ruled huge swathes of the world, Lieven identifies the key traits that made them successful—or not. This enables Lieven to relate the personalities o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
