Domitian: Tragic Tyrant

by Pat Southern

Overview

This is the first ever study to assess Emperor Domitian from a psychological point of view and covers his entire career from the early years and the civil war AD through the imperial rule to the dark years and the psychology of suspicion. Pat Southern strips away hyperbole and sensationalism from the literary record, revealing an individual who caused undoubted suffering which must be accounted for.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415555067
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/06/2009
Series:	Roman Imperial Biographies
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Pat Southern is co-author of Roman Cavalry and The Late Roman Army (both by Batsford). She is head librarian at the Literary and Philosophical Society, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations List of plates Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Early Years Chapter 2. Bellum Jovis Chapter 3. Augusti Filius Chapter 4. Domitian Imperator Chapter 5. Imperial Rule Chapter 6. The Cost of Empire Chapter 7. Perdomita Britannia, Chapter 8. Chatti Chapter 9. Dacia Chapter 10. AD 89 Chapter 11. The Dark Years Chapter 12. The Psychology of Suspicion Appendix - Domitian as Builder Notes Select bibliography Index.

Editorial Reviews

A psychological study of the Roman Emperor Domitian (51-96). The author draws on primary sources from the time of Domitian's life and 15-year stint as emperor, as well as previous analyses of his character. The book includes accounts of military campaigns, the Emperor's portrayal by poets and bards of his era, and several b&w pictures of Domitian rendered on coins and in statuary. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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