
Gaius Caligula’s Reign, Personality and Friendship with M. Julius Agrippa I
Elizabeth Legge
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Gaius Caligula's Reign, Personality, and Friendship with M. Julius Agrippa I
Uncover the political intrigue and true crime elements that defined the reign of Caligula, leading to his infamous assassination and Claudius's coup. This book offers an interpretation of ancient sources and modern theories regarding Caligula's life, personality, reign, and the particular circumstances leading to his assassination, from a nontraditional perspective that challenges the notion of his insanity.
Key Points:
Caligula's Reign and Personality:Smear Campaign:True Crime Investigation:Friendship with Agrippa I:Nontraditional Perspective:Influence of Agrippa I:Written by a classical archaeologist and Doctor of Medicine candidate, this meticulously researched book combines historical analysis with true crime investigation, revealing the intricate web of political manipulation and power struggles that shaped an era.
Duration - 2h 11m.
Author - Elizabeth Legge.
Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G.
Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Gaius Caligula's Reign, Personality, and Friendship with M. Julius Agrippa I Uncover the political intrigue and true crime elements that defined the reign of Caligula, leading to his infamous assassination and Claudius's coup. This book offers an interpretation of ancient sources and modern theories regarding Caligula's life, personality, reign, and the particular circumstances leading to his assassination, from a nontraditional perspective that challenges the notion of his insanity. Key Points: Caligula's Reign and Personality:Smear Campaign:True Crime Investigation:Friendship with Agrippa I:Nontraditional Perspective:Influence of Agrippa I:Written by a classical archaeologist and Doctor of Medicine candidate, this meticulously researched book combines historical analysis with true crime investigation, revealing the intricate web of political manipulation and power struggles that shaped an era. Duration - 2h 11m. Author - Elizabeth Legge. Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G. Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Language:
English
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction
Duration:00:04:21
The Sources
Duration:00:11:54
Interpreting the Ancient Sources
Duration:00:03:32
Gaius as a Rational Ruler
Duration:00:08:07
Gaius Caligula’s Background
Duration:00:03:46
Gaius and Julius Agrippa on Capri
Duration:00:11:43
Gaius’ Hellenistic Leanings
Duration:00:09:28
Gaius’ Reign Begins
Duration:00:11:31
Gaius’ Illness and Its Aftermath
Duration:00:05:21
Agrippa Sails to Judaea via Alexandria
Duration:00:03:38
How Events Transpired in Rome During Agrippa’s Absence
Duration:00:04:20
Gaius and the Eastern Imperial Cult
Duration:00:10:14
Gaius’ Relationship with His Sisters
Duration:00:06:36
Gaius’ Northern Campaign
Duration:00:12:00
Gaius’ Assassination
Duration:00:15:26
Summary and Conclusion
Duration:00:09:21