The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
Also known as Claudius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
There's something endearingly awkward about his imperial presence, as if the purple robes sit slightly askew on shoulders more suited to libraries than thrones. His manner suggests a man more comfortable with census rolls and building plans than with the theater of power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown (historical figure)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ruled as emperor during a crucial period of Roman expansion and consolidation. His reign saw practical achievements like the census of nearly seven million citizens and the construction of the vital port at Ostia. His distinctive approach to governance—disfranchising a Greek for linguistic ignorance—reveals both his commitment to Roman cultural standards and his sometimes pedantic attention to administrative detail.
Description
A Roman emperor whose appearance reflects his role as administrator and builder rather than conqueror. His bearing suggests someone more comfortable with the practical details of governance—conducting censuses, overseeing construction projects—than with the ceremonial aspects of imperial power.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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