The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius

Languageen
First published2004-12-13
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#6388

Description

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius" by Suetonius is a biography written in 121 CE. This volume presents the life of Rome's second emperor, Tiberius, drawing from Suetonius's access to imperial archives and personal knowledge as secretary to Emperor Hadrian. Known for its vivid details and intimate portraits, the work blends historical facts with gossip and rumor, offering insights into Tiberius's heritage, personal habits, physical appearance, and political career during the early Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
  • Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
  • DG

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