Classical Studies 2903A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Lucius Aelius, Germanicus, Tiber
3 Apr 2017
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Very well educated, retired to study philosophy. Upon succession, he was very qualified for the job: a lot of military experience. Led an army in armenia: governor of central france, taken part in the conquest of the alps. Tiberius was in nola to take possession of the emperors (augustus) state immediately. Livia delayed the announcement of augustus death for tiberius to take possession. Tiberius did not want to be empire, often let other people control the empire: reluctant to become empire. Alas for the wretched roman people who will be at the mercy of such slow- grinding jaws. (suet. Actions very different than his words, often said he would do things but never followed through. Not generous with the people gained money for himself and the empire. Germanicus great hope of the empire, generosity, military specialty. Tiberius was controlled by other people sejanus. Praetorian prefect (14-31 ce) head of the imperial body guard: partner in toil (tac.
