Aloys Winterling , Deborah Lucas Schneider , Glenn W. Most ,
Caligula: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520287594
- author:
- Aloys Winterling , Deborah Lucas Schneider , Glenn W. Most ,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.5 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Caligula: A Biography by Aloys Winterling offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous emperors. This biography presents a new interpretation of Caligula, challenging the prevailing view of his sanity and brutality. Aloys Winterling draws on a thorough re-evaluation of ancient sources to set the emperor's story within the context of his time, exploring the complex relationships between the senate and the emperor during Caligula's reign. The result is a nuanced account that sheds new light on this pivotal period in Roman history. By examining the historical record with a critical eye, Winterling reveals a more rational explanation for Caligula's notorious actions, one that challenges our assumptions about the man and his times.
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