Format:
XXIII, 384 S
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Ill., Kt
Edition:
Second edition
ISBN:
9780415658447
Series Statement:
Roman imperial biographies
Content:
"In this book about Rome's most infamous emperor, expert author, Stephen Dando-Collins' chronicles all the palace intrigues and murders that led to Caligula becoming emperor, and details the horrors of his manic reign and the murderous consequences brought about at the hand of his sister Agrippina the Younger, his uncle Claudius and his nephew Nero."--Provided by publisher
Content:
The Julio-Claudians -- Key dates -- Named victims of Caligula -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Family -- Succession -- Private pursuits -- The new emperor -- Signs of strain -- Conspiracy -- North Africa -- Britain and Germany -- Divine honours -- Caligula and the Jews -- Caligula the builder -- Assassination -- Aftermath -- Fit to rule -- Coins, inscriptions and sculpture
Note:
"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--Title page verso
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First edition: London : B.T. Batsford, 1989, with title Caligula : the corruption of power
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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The Julio-ClaudiansKey dates -- Named victims of Caligula -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Family -- Succession -- Private pursuits -- The new emperor -- Signs of strain -- Conspiracy -- North Africa -- Britain and Germany -- Divine honours -- Caligula and the Jews -- Caligula the builder -- Assassination -- Aftermath -- Fit to rule -- Coins, inscriptions and sculpture.
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Caligula Römisches Reich, Kaiser 12-41
;
Geschichte 37-41
Author information:
Barrett, Anthony 1941-
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