{"product_id":"memoirs-of-hadrian","title":"Memoirs of Hadrian","description":"Written in the form of a testamentary letter from the Emperor Hadrian to his successor, the youthful Marcus Aurelius, this work is as extraordinary for its psychological depth as for its accurate reconstruction of the second century of our era. The author describes the book as a meditation upon history, but this meditation is built upon intensive study of the personal and political life of a great and complex character as seen by himself and his contemporaries, both friends and enemies. Marguerite Yourcenar reconstructs Hadrian's arduous early years, his triumphs and reversals, and his gradual reordering of a war-torn world.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0374503486\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0374503486.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Yourcenar, Marguerite|Frick, Grace\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41579156766778,"sku":"DBV.0374503486.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0374503486-0.jpg?v=1785898193","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/memoirs-of-hadrian","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}