Tiberius: The Resentful Caesar - Hardcover

Tiberius: The Resentful Caesar is a historical biography written by Gregorio Maranon. The book delves into the life and reign of Tiberius, the second Roman Emperor who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. Maranon explores Tiberius' childhood, his military career, and his rise to power as well as his personal life, including his relationships with his mother, wife, and various mistresses. The author also examines Tiberius' political and administrative policies, including his efforts to maintain stability in the empire and his sometimes controversial methods of doing so. Maranon argues that Tiberius was a complex and often misunderstood figure, who was deeply resentful of his position as Emperor and the expectations placed upon him. Throughout the book, Maranon draws on a range of historical sources, including ancient texts and modern scholarship, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Tiberius and his reign. The book offers a fascinating insight into one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures in Roman history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Rome or the lives of its Emperors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.