Sam Wilkinson provides an accessible introduction to the reign of <strong>Caligula</strong>one of the most controversial of all the Roman Emperors. Caligulas po... » 

Sam Wilkinson provides an accessible introduction to the reign of Caligulaone of the most controversial of all the Roman Emperors. Caligulas policieshave often been interpreted to be those of a depraved tyrant.This study provides a reassessment of this controversial reign byscrutinising the ancient literary sources that are so hostile to Caligula andby examining the reasoning behind the policies he enforced. Key topicsdiscussed include Caligulas early life and accession to power Caligulas relationship with the Senate how far Caligulas domestic and foreign policies can be judged to be asuccess why Caligula was assassinated in AD 41 only four years after his accessionto power.With a guide to primary and secondary sources a chronology and a detailedglossary Caligula is an invaluable study of the reign of this fascinatingEmperor. «