ENGLISH

Tiberius

By Robin Seager

Book information

Publisher
Blackwell Pub
Year
2005
ISBN
9781405115285, 1-4051-1528-9, 1-4051-1529-7
Open Library ID
OL18173132M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2280825 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Ancient Lives
Edition
2nd ed
Pages
338\338
Topic
History
Library
torrents.ru tech collections 2009-11-14
Time added
2010-01-11 02:35:34

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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