Tiberius the Tyrant

"Tiberius the Tyrant" by John Charles Tarver is a historical exploration of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. The book investigates Tiberius's reign, his challenging relationships with the Senate and the Roman population, and how these dynamics reflect on broader themes of power and governance in a pivotal era of Roman history. By analyzing political events and rivalries within Rome after Augustus's death, it brings to light the difficulties faced by Roman leaders, the interactions between the Senate and growing imperial authority, and how Tiberius's rule shaped both the Roman Empire and his own controversial legacy.