The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus by John Stuart Hay

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Author Hay, John Stuart
Author of introduction, etc. Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell), 1861-1927
LoC No. a11002572
Title The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus
Credits MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Amazing Emperor Heliogabalus" by John Stuart Hay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, widely known as Heliogabalus, who ruled Rome from his early teenage years. This work seeks to uncover the complexities behind the historical portrayals of Heliogabalus, challenging the traditional perception of him as a mere debauched tyrant and exploring themes like religion, power struggles, and political intrigue. The opening of this volume establishes the author's aim to delve deeper into the obscured history of Heliogabalus, whom many historians dismiss as a symbol of the Empire's decline. Hay expresses skepticism about the accounts provided by ancient chroniclers, suggesting that they were biased and designed to tarnish Heliogabalus' memory. He outlines the conflicting narratives surrounding the Emperor's reign, particularly his efforts in implementing a unifying religious policy, which were overshadowed by sensational tales of extravagance and cruelty. The introduction sets the stage for a fresh reinterpretation of Heliogabalus, moving beyond scandal to offer insight into his motivations and the political dynamics of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, 204-222
Category Text
EBook-No. 64433
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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