Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard
Recommended by Daniel K.
Mary Beard returns with another excellent book on the history of the Roman people. Using the prominence of the emperor to illuminate the rest of the Romans, we learn of royal cooks, couriers, physicians, tutors, and others as they impacted and interacted with the emperors they served. Ordered by topic rather than chronology, this is a refreshing and unique look at a well-tred subject. Immersive and never too dry! A great gift for history fans.