Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Prologue 1
6. 1. Scandal 7
7. 2. Corruption 37
8. 3. Spectacle 87
9. 4. Economy 133
10. 5. Sovereignty 167
11. 6. State 209
12. 7. History 245
13. 8. Tradition 285
14. 9. Empire 313
15. Notes. Illustration Credits. Index
16. Notes 339
17. Illustration Credits 375
18. Index 377