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Tiberius (Blackwell Ancient Lives)

By Robin Seager

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
1405115289, 9781405115292, 9781405115285, 9780470775417, 1405115297
Open Library ID
OL18173132M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2303495 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
336\339
Topic
History
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Robin Seager has updated his classic biography of Tiberius, which focuses on the Emperor’s complex character as the key to understanding his reign. The most readable account available of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. Argues that Tiberius’ character provides the key to understanding his reign. Portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. Shows how Tiberius’ fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality. A new afterword discusses important new evidence that has come to light on the reign of Tiberius.

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