""Catiline, Clodius and Tiberius"" is a historical book written by Edward Spencer Beesly. The book focuses on the political and social climate of ancient Rome during the first century BCE, and specifically on the lives and actions of three important figures: Catiline, Clodius, and Tiberius. Catiline was a Roman politician who attempted to overthrow the government in 63 BCE, while Clodius was a Roman nobleman who was known for his scandalous behavior and political machinations. Tiberius, on the other hand, was a Roman ...
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""Catiline, Clodius and Tiberius"" is a historical book written by Edward Spencer Beesly. The book focuses on the political and social climate of ancient Rome during the first century BCE, and specifically on the lives and actions of three important figures: Catiline, Clodius, and Tiberius. Catiline was a Roman politician who attempted to overthrow the government in 63 BCE, while Clodius was a Roman nobleman who was known for his scandalous behavior and political machinations. Tiberius, on the other hand, was a Roman politician who served as a tribune of the plebs and was known for his attempts at land reform.The book provides a detailed analysis of the lives and actions of these three figures, and explores the political and social context in which they operated. It also examines the broader political and social issues of the time, including the role of the Roman Senate, the struggle for power between different factions, and the impact of social and economic inequality on Roman society.Overall, ""Catiline, Clodius and Tiberius"" offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of ancient Rome and the lives of some of its most important figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history or political intrigue.1878. English historian and positivist, Beesly is the author of numerous review articles on social and political topics, treated from the positivist standpoint, especially on the Irish question. His works also include this series of lectures on Roman history, entitled Catiline, Clodius, Tiberius in which he rehabilitates in some degree the character of each of his subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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