About this Event
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening of historical excellence with Mary Beard, as she joins us to discuss her bestselling book Emperor of Rome. In her customary lively yet scholarly style, the eminent historian and author of SPQR presents an authoritative account of the role of Roman Emperor and the colourful personalities who occupied that position over the centuries. Mary will be in conversation with bookseller and author, Martin Latham.
Mary Beard is one of the most original and best-known classicists working today. She is Professor of Classics at Newnham College, Cambridge, and the Classics editor of the TLS. She is a fellow of the British Academy and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her books include the Wolfson Prize-winning Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town (2008) and the best-selling SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome (2015). Her popular TLS blog has been collected in the books It's a Don's Life and All in a Don's Day. Her latest book is Women & Power: A Manifesto (2017).
Please note: Book and ticket option includes a copy of Emperor of Rome (RRP. £10.99) which will be available for collection on the night.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waterstones, 6-8 Rose Lane, Canterbury, United Kingdom
GBP 3.00 to GBP 14.00