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Caligula: The Corruption of Power (1989)

par Anthony A. Barrett

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The Roman Empire has always exercised a considerable fascination. Among its numerous colourful personalities, no emperor, with the possible exception of Nero, has attracted more popular attention than Caligula, who has a reputation, whether deserved or not, as the quintessential mad and dangerous ruler. The first edition of this book established itself as the standard study of Caligula. It remains the only full length and detailed scholarly analysis in English of this emperor's reign, and has been translated into a number of languages. But the study of Classical antiquity is not a static phenomenon, and scholars are engaged in a persistent quest to upgrade our knowledge and thinking about the ancient past. In the thirty years since publication of the original Caligula there have been considerable scholarly advances in what we know about this emperor specifically, and also about the general period in which he functioned, while newly discovered inscriptions and major archaeological projects have necessitated a rethinking of many of our earlier conclusions about early imperial history. This new edition constitutes a major revision and, in places, a major rewriting, of the original text. Maintaining the reader-friendly structure and organisation of its predecessor, it embodies the latest discoveries and the latest thinking, seeking to make more lucid and comprehensible those aspects of the reign that are particularly daunting to the non-specialist. Like the original, this revised Caligula is intended to satisfy the requirements of the scholarly community while appealing to a broad and general readership.… (plus d'informations)
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The author blames the Romans themselves for the corruption of power since Caligula had little skill for governing and yet was appointed emperor through a series of mishaps. He argues that the typical view of Caligula as a mad and despotic Emperor is a bit overstated. Although he does not see Caligula in a positive light he attempts to present a more balanced life of Caligula.

Two chapters also deal with him as builder and his relationship with the Jews.
  gmicksmith | Apr 30, 2016 |
Biography of Caligula. It takes us through his life, and then has chapters on his relations with the Jews, his building programme, and a final assessment.

Barrett stresses the paucity of the written sources. Unfortunately, there are big gaps in the texts of both Tacitus and Cassius Dio at this point.

Caligula's alleged lunacy is put down to misunderstood jokes and witticisms taken out of context plus a severe lack of tact and empathy.

Very scholarly to the point of being quite heavy going in places. ( )
  Robertgreaves | Sep 1, 2011 |
So you've read Suetonius's kinky, gossipy accounts of the early Caesars and loved it but you want more meat, less gossip? Or maybe you want more of the same. Caligula's life will provide enough fodder for those who liked to be amazed at the brazen immorality of the Roman rulers. Plus, it has enough solid support to make it more than a guilty pleasure. Excellent in most ways. ( )
  lucybrown | Jul 22, 2011 |
Barrett doesn't fail to please his readers with this very detailed look at the Emperior Gaius Caligula. Historically considered to have gone "crazy"...did he really? Barrett investigates whether or not the 'craziness' was in part because he was in fear for his life throughout childhood, and once he was on the "seat of power" as emperor he was pushing the limits to see what all he could get away with. ( )
  philae_02 | Mar 10, 2010 |
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  ColgateClassics | Oct 26, 2012 |
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The Roman Empire has always exercised a considerable fascination. Among its numerous colourful personalities, no emperor, with the possible exception of Nero, has attracted more popular attention than Caligula, who has a reputation, whether deserved or not, as the quintessential mad and dangerous ruler. The first edition of this book established itself as the standard study of Caligula. It remains the only full length and detailed scholarly analysis in English of this emperor's reign, and has been translated into a number of languages. But the study of Classical antiquity is not a static phenomenon, and scholars are engaged in a persistent quest to upgrade our knowledge and thinking about the ancient past. In the thirty years since publication of the original Caligula there have been considerable scholarly advances in what we know about this emperor specifically, and also about the general period in which he functioned, while newly discovered inscriptions and major archaeological projects have necessitated a rethinking of many of our earlier conclusions about early imperial history. This new edition constitutes a major revision and, in places, a major rewriting, of the original text. Maintaining the reader-friendly structure and organisation of its predecessor, it embodies the latest discoveries and the latest thinking, seeking to make more lucid and comprehensible those aspects of the reign that are particularly daunting to the non-specialist. Like the original, this revised Caligula is intended to satisfy the requirements of the scholarly community while appealing to a broad and general readership.

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