TIBERIUS by Robin Seager ( 9781405115285 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

TIBERIUS

By:

Robin Seager

Format:

Hardback

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£97.25

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ISBN 10:

1405115289

ISBN 13:

9781405115285

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Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

2 December, 2004

Edition:

2nd Edition

Series:

Blackwell Ancient Lives

Pages:

336

Description:

Presents an account of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. This title argues that Tiberius' character provides the key to understanding his reign. It portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. It shows how Tiberius' fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality.

Synopsis:

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

Illustrations:

6 illustrations

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Imprint:

Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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