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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 show more afterword discusses important new evidence that has come show lessTags
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A detailed, sympathetic review of the life of Tiberius, Augustus' successor. An engaging work, and a pleasure to read.
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- Canonical title
- Tiberius
- Original publication date
- 1972
- Publisher's editor
- Aherne, Margaret
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 937.07 — History & geography History of ancient world (to ca. 499) Italian Peninsula to 476 and adjacent territories to 476 Constitutional 31 B.C.-284 A.D.
- LCC
- DG282 .S43 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania City History of Italy Ancient Italy. Rome to 476 History By period Empire, 27 B.C. - 476 A.D. Constitutional Empire, 27 B.C. - 284 A.D.
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- 63
- Popularity
- 490,939
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.57)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
