CLST 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Imperial Courts, Chariot Racing, Palatine Hill

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLST 103
• Professor: M Barbara Reeves

Document Summary

Had no living sons, instead we have his grand-nephew gaius who we refer t as. A nickname that he had received as a child when he used to go along with his father on military campaigns, used to dress like a soldier, caligula: nickname which means little soldier boots . Son of a popular general, popular when he becomes emperor. Very young, only 24 years old when he becomes emperor, likes pomp and attention. Spends fortune on entertainments for masses but drains treasury and runs out of money. In order to get more money, has to start convicting people of treason consfiscate land and money. Senate tried to get power back to senators, were reluctant, caligula mocks that they don"t have any power now. Also madness in him, he apparently thought he was a living god, have conversations with other gods.