Tiberius: The Lonely Emperor: The Second Emperor of Rome and His Contradictory Reign (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783384460394)

Tiberius, Rome's second emperor, remains one of the most enigmatic figures of antiquity. From his celebrated military career to his reluctant ascension as Augustus' adopted heir, Tiberius ruled the mightiest empire of his time while grappling with personal struggles, familial intrigues, and the heavy burden of expectation. In Tiberius: The Lonely Emperor, Daniel Wilhelm takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of this contradictory ruler. With keen insight, he explores Tiberius' reclusive leadership style, his complex relationships with Rome's elite, and his ambivalent approach to power. Wilhelm unveils how Tiberius brought stability and order to the empire while sowing seeds of distrust and conflict through isolation and suspicion. This book reveals the intricate personality of a man whose reign left a lasting mark on the Roman Empire and whose legacy continues to intrigue historians to this day. A must-read for anyone eager to uncover the hidden depths of Roman history.

Author: Daniel Wilhelm
ISBN-10: 3384460391
ISBN-13: 9783384460394
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Language: English
Published: 12/16/2024
Pages: 258
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d