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Tiberius

Roman emperor, discussed in context of power and moral decline.

minor

Also known as Tiberius Caesar

First appearance: I

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Son of Julia Augusta, whose affection during the burial is noted.

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In IV: Son of Julia Augusta, whose affection during the burial is noted. Later, in XV: Lost both his natural and adopted sons; delivered a panegyric from the Rostra and showed great composure, even giving Sejanus a…

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IV
XV
Chapter XV
IV
Book I
I
VII
Chapter VIII: The Shame of Conditional Generosity
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IV
Son of Julia Augusta, whose affection during the burial is noted.
XV
Lost both his natural and adopted sons; delivered a panegyric from the Rostra and showed great composure, even giving Sejanus a proof of his patience.
Chapter XV
Lost his brother Drusus Germanicus, restrained his own grief and taught the army to mourn with Roman discipline.
IV
Reign mentioned as the time of the gladiator Triumphus.
Book I
Referenced as an example of a past reign, not to be imitated.
I
Mentioned as a previous emperor whose early reign is no longer proposed as a model.
VII
Helped Marius Nepos pay debts but accompanied the aid with reproaches, failing to confer a true benefit.
Chapter VIII: The Shame of Conditional Generosity
Criticized for giving money in a way that shames recipients by requiring them to explain their debts before the senate.
Chapter XXVI: The Perils of Informers Under Tiberius
Emperor during the reign described, where informing was rampant.
XXV
Cited as an example of a ruler who deliberately forgot past favors to maintain imperial distance.

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