Tiberius Gracchus: A Historical Tragedy (1905)

By Hunter MacCulloch

Book Overview

Tiberius Gracchus: A Historical Tragedy is a book written by MacCulloch Hunter in 1905. The book is a historical account of the life and times of Tiberius Gracchus, a Roman politician and reformer who lived in the second century BC. The book is divided into five acts, each of which covers a different period in Tiberius' life. The first act covers Tiberius' early life and his entry into politics, while the second act covers his election as tribune of the plebs and his subsequent reforms. The third act covers the opposition to Tiberius' reforms and his eventual downfall, while the fourth act covers the aftermath of his death and the impact of his reforms on Roman society. The final act of the book is a reflection on Tiberius' legacy and the lessons that can be learned from his life. Throughout the book, MacCulloch Hunter provides a detailed and nuanced account of Tiberius' life and the political and social context in which he lived. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history or the life of Tiberius Gracchus specifically.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: 1120943531
• ISBN13: 9781120943538
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"