Tiberius has always been one of the most enigmatic of the Roman emperors. Atthe same time his career is uniquely important for the understanding of theEmpires d... » 

Tiberius has always been one of the most enigmatic of the Roman emperors. Atthe same time his career is uniquely important for the understanding of theEmpires development on the foundations laid by Augustus.Barbara Levick offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the life andtimes of Tiberius including an exploration of his ancestry and his educationan analysis of his provincial and foreign policy and an examination of hisdebauched final years and his posthumous reputation.This new edition of Tiberius the Politician contains a new preface and arevised bibliography. «