Caligula : The Corruption Of Power :

Anthony A. Barrett

ISBN 10: 0300046537 / ISBN 13: 9780300046533

Published by Guild Publishing, 1989

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Published In 1989 : Guild Publishing Edition : CN 6816 : Very Small Amount Of Light To Faint Face Rubbing To The Dust Wrapper : Top Corner Folds To Pages 123 - 134 : Otherwise , As New Throughout : In Depth Roman History : Very Crisp Copy , With No Inscriptions : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text : Overall , A Very Nice Book :

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Caligula : The Corruption Of Power :
• Publisher: Guild Publishing
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300046537
• ISBN 13: 9780300046533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Book Club Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ancient History

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Synopsis

Of all Roman emperors none, with the possible exception of Nero, surpasses Caligula's reputation for infamy. But was Caligula really the mad despot and depraved monster of popular legend or the victim of hostile ancient historians?
In this study of Caligula's life, reign and violent death, Anthony A. Barrett draws on the archaeological and numismatic evidence to supplement the later written record. In Professor Barrett's view, the mystery of Caligula's reign is not why he descended into autocracy, but how any intelligent Roman could have expected a different outcome - to grant total power to an inexperienced and arrogant young man was a recipe for disaster. This book, scholarly and accessible, offers a careful reconstruction of Caligula's life and times, and a shrewd assessment of his historical importance.

Reviews

Making judicious use of the often incomplete and inconsistent sources from the life and rule of Caligula, Roman emperor A.D. 37-41, Barrett has succeeded in writing a detailed and full study intended to appeal to informed readers and students of Roman history. The historical significance of Caligula's reign is also examined, e.g., his treatment of Jews and plans to conquer Britain. In sum, Barrett's book offers new insights into a figure often avoided by academic biographers.
- Jackson P. Hershbell, Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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