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100	1		_aHay, John Stuart
245	1	4	_aThe Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-01-31
508			_aMFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus" by John Stuart Hay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, widely known as Heliogabalus, who ruled Rome from his early teenage years. This work seeks to uncover the complexities behind the historical portrayals of Heliogabalus, challenging the traditional perception of him as a mere debauched tyrant and exploring themes like religion, power struggles, and political intrigue. The opening of this volume establishes the author's aim to delve deeper into the obscured history of Heliogabalus, whom many historians dismiss as a symbol of the Empire's decline. Hay expresses skepticism about the accounts provided by ancient chroniclers, suggesting that they were biased and designed to tarnish Heliogabalus' memory. He outlines the conflicting narratives surrounding the Emperor's reign, particularly his efforts in implementing a unifying religious policy, which were overshadowed by sensational tales of extravagance and cruelty. The introduction sets the stage for a fresh reinterpretation of Heliogabalus, moving beyond scandal to offer insight into his motivations and the political dynamics of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aElagabalus, Emperor of Rome, 204-222
700	1		_aBury, J. B. _q(John Bagnell), _d1861-1927
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64433
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