Caligula : the corruption of power
1993, 1st paperback edition. Batsford, London. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #428103
ISBN: 0713474033
Physical Description; xxvi, 334 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables, maps, 3 plans ; 24 cm. Summary; In this first major reassessment of Caligula's life, reign and violent death for over fifty years, Anthony Barrett draws on the archaeological and numismatic evidence to supplement the later written record. Series;
Batsford imperial biographies. Contents; List of Illustrations, Outline of Significant Events, Foreword, 1. Family Background, 2. Struggle for the Succession, 3. Private Pursuits, 4. The New Emperor, 5. Signs of Strain, 6. Conspiracy, 7. North Africa, 8. Britain and Germany, 9. Divine Honours, 10. Assassination, 11. Aftermath, 12. Caligula and the Jews, 13. Caligula the Builder, 14. Fit to Rule?, Appendix 1: Caligula's named victims, Appendix 2: Coins, Inscriptions and Sculpture, Notes and References, Bibliography, Index. Subjects; Caligula, Emperor of Rome, 12-41. Monarchs. Roman Empire.
Price: €18.95