Equal parts compelling history and taut murder mystery, this perceptive investigation examines the death of Germanicus Julius Caesargrandson of Marc Antony, adopted son of the emperor Tiberius, father of Caligula, and grandfather of Neroparticularly through the lens of how the events leading up to his death and the aftermath of his murder may have led to the empire's collapse four centuries later. Tanto una historia apasionante asi como un misterio tenso, esta perspicaz investigacion examina la muerte de Julio Cesar Germaniconieto de Marco Antonio, hijo adoptivo del emperador Tiberio, padre de Caligula y abuelo de Neronparticularmente a traves del objetivo de como los hechos de su muerte y las consecuencias que derivaron de su asesinato pueden haber sido la causa del desmoronamiento del imperio romano cuatro siglos despues.

Stephen Dando-Collins is the author of a number of books on the various Roman legions of the late Republic and the Empire, including Caesar’s Legion, Mark Antony’s Heroes, and Nero’s Killing Machine.