The Tragedy Of The Caesars: A Study Of The Characters Of The Caesars Of The Julian And Claudian Houses

By Sabine Baring-Gould

Book Overview

The Tragedy of the Caesars is a historical study by S. Baring-Gould that delves into the lives and characters of the emperors of the Julian and Claudian houses in ancient Rome. The book examines the reigns of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, and explores the factors that led to their rise to power, their successes and failures as rulers, and ultimately, their tragic downfalls. Baring-Gould provides detailed accounts of the political, social, and cultural contexts of each emperor's reign, and offers insights into their personalities, motivations, and legacies. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most dramatic and tumultuous periods in Roman history, and sheds light on the complex and often tragic nature of power and leadership.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428636080
• ISBN13: 9781428636088
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 692 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"