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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 afterword discusses important new evidence that has come to light on the reign of Tiberius. Content: Chapter 1 Tiberius' Childhood: The Political Background (pages 1–10): Chapter 2 Tiberius and Augustus (pages 11–39): Chapter 3 The Accession of Tiberius (pages 40–47): Chapter 4 Germanicus and Drusus (pages 48–103): Chapter 5 Tiberius as Princeps, AD 14?26 (pages 104–150): Chapter 6 Seianus (pages 151–188): Chapter 7 The Last Years (pages 189–208):
Who reads Tiberius (Blackwell Ancient Lives)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Robin Seager
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Limited
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9786611310561
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Memoir, History, Biography
- Rating
- 3.81 / 5 (35 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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