Caligula: The Corruption of Power
by Anthony A. Barrett
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Author: Anthony A. BarrettEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-03-30
ISBN: 0300074298
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Book Review: A comprehensive view of Caligula
Summary: 3 Stars
Barrett takes a very stoic view of Caligula. This view is much different than the crazed man that is typically written about. Caligula is treated with an almost indifferent attitude, that does not yield any myths about the man we have heard about throughout time. What we see is an educated man, that typically made well thought out decisions. Barrett's Caligula is drawn from historical of Caligula's day, and other documentation that was written about him during his life.
Barrett's style lends itself a bit to the dry side. While many points are typically well documented, the book is not an easy read. Paragraphs are of uniform size, long, and informative. Unless you like this style of reading, this may not be your best choice.
The book gives a very well rounded view of Caligula, history portray's him as one of Rome's most Infamous rules. In fact, he wasn't an extreme ruler, and others after him would adopt some of his tactics. From a historical perspective this book is an excellent resource, and I would recommend it if you are looking for an indept study of Caligula and his times.
Summary of Caligula: The Corruption of Power
Was the Roman emperor Caligula really the depraved despot of popular legend? In this book-the first major reassessment of Caligula`s life and career in over fifty years-Anthony A. Barrett draws on archaeological, numismatic, and literary evidence to evaluate this infamous figure in the context of the system that gave him absolute power.General Books
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