The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius by Suetonius

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Author Suetonius, 69?-122?
Editor Forester, Thomas
Translator Thomson, Alexander, M.D.
Title The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius" by Suetonius is a historical account likely written in the early 2nd century AD, providing biographical sketches of the twelve emperors of Rome. This particular volume focuses on Tiberius, the second emperor, and explores his lineage, rise to power, and the complexities of his character and reign, highlighting both his accomplishments and his tyrannical tendencies. The opening of the volume details Tiberius's noble ancestry from the patrician Claudii family, recounting significant contributions and controversies related to his forebears. It sets the stage for the life of Tiberius himself, providing insights into his childhood marked by danger, military achievements, and early political role under Augustus. Through a series of anecdotes and historical references, we see Tiberius's gradual transition from a promising leader to a more reclusive figure characterized by complex relationships, including strained ties with his family and his eventual withdrawal from the public sphere. The narrative juxtaposes Tiberius's earlier successes in government with the cruelty and paranoia that defined his later years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
Subject Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 6388
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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