Winterling, Aloys
Caligula: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520248953
- author:
- Winterling, Aloys
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Ancient history: to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Caligula: A Biography by Aloys Winterling offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous emperors. This biography reexamines the life and times of Caligula, exploring the complexities behind his notorious brutality. Aloys Winterling delves into the ancient sources to uncover new insights into Caligula's reign, situating him within the context of the political system and the shifting relationships between the senate and the emperor during this period. By doing so, he sheds light on a rationality that may have underpinned Caligula's actions. Through a thorough assessment of the available evidence, Winterling presents a nuanced portrait of the man behind the legend, challenging prevailing interpretations of Caligula's sanity and motivations.
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