(Ebook) Tiberius, Second Edition by Robin Seager(auth.) ISBN 9780470773871, 9781405115285, 0470773871, 1405115289

(Ebook) Tiberius, Second Edition by Robin Seager(auth.) ISBN 9780470773871, 9781405115285, 0470773871, 1405115289

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):