Marcus Aurelius & Caligula

Marcus Aurelius was an outstanding person and Emperor of Ancient Rome. He was far more concerned with ways of thinking than with warfare. Being a small boy he applied himself to task with education. Marcus preferred others over himself, putting his own welfare aside for the good of other people.

His nature is obvious in his kindness and consideration for others; but his sharp intelligence is also evident in his writing and in his excellence in jurisprudence. People called him a Great Emperor and a Philosopher King.



Inside you will read about...

The Young MarcusTraining in OratoryAntoninus's reignAntoninus's deathPhilosopher turned EmperorMarcus and Lucius's reignThe Slumbering TiberThe War with the ParthiansThe Antonine plagueThe youngest Consul in Roman historyThe End of the Pax Romana



And much more

This book is a chronological biography of his life. Its aim is to not only describe the historical events of his life, but also to delve into his character. It explores who the man really was, especially the contrast between the high station thrust upon him and the simplicity he longed for.

Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He is described as a noble and moderate emperor during the first six months of his rule. After this, the sources about the reign of Caligula focus upon his cruelty, sadism, extravagance, and sexual perversion, presenting him as an insane tyrant.

Inside you'll read about

The first Dynasty of RomeThe new Emperor takes the throneA changed manA very un-Roman EmperorIt's all true...or is it?Poison pensLessons to learnGood qualitiesFamous for bad behavior

And much more

Caligula was assassinated because of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. On the day of the assassination of Caligula, the Praetorians declared Caligula's uncle, Claudius, the next Roman emperor. Although the Julio-Claudian dynasty continued to rule the empire until the fall of his nephew Nero, Caligula's death marked the official end of the Julii Caesares in the male line.