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Tiberius and His Age : Myth, Sex, Luxury, and Power / Edward Champlin ; edited by Robert A. Kaster.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Champlin, Edward, 1948- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tiberius, Emperor of Rome, 42 B.C.-37 A.D.
- Tiberius.
- Emperors--Rome--Biography.
- Emperors.
- Rome--History--Tiberius, 14-37.
- Rome.
- Genre:
- Biographies
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (289 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- This book, 'Tiberius and His Age: Myth, Sex, Luxury, and Power,' by Edward Champlin, edited by Robert A. Kaster, delves into the life and times of Tiberius, the Roman Emperor from 42 B.C. to 37 A.D. It explores his profound influence on Roman culture, politics, and mythology. Champlin investigates Tiberius' fascination with subjects such as astrology, gastronomy, and mythology, highlighting how these interests were integral to the cultural debates of his era. The book offers a nuanced portrayal of Tiberius, contrasting his public image with his private obsessions and examining the myths surrounding his rule. It also discusses key figures in Tiberius' life, such as Sejanus, and lesser-known personalities like Asellius Sabinus and Marcus Apicius. Aimed at historians and readers interested in ancient Rome, the book provides a fresh perspective on Tiberius' complex character and his lasting impact on the concept of emperorship. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Contents
- Foreword
- Abbreviations
- Part I. Representation and Self-Fashioning
- 1. Tiberius the Wise
- 2. Tiberius and the Heavenly Twins
- 3. The Odyssey of Tiberius Caesar
- 4. The Death of the Phoenix
- Part II. Sex and the Sources
- 5. Sex on Capri
- 6. Mallonia
- Part III. In the Emperor’s Orbit
- 7. Asellius Sabinus: Culture, Wit, and Power in the Golden Age of Gastronomy
- 8. Marcus Apicius: A Sense of Place
- 9. Seianus Augustus
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9780691261591
- 0691261598
- OCLC:
- 1455757353
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