Few historical figures have had an impact on the popular imagination like the Roman emperor Caligula. But what can we believe about the incredible stories transmitted to us from ancient sources? This book presents translations of these sources-from ancient writers, coins, and inscriptions-as a guide to navigating inconsistent historical records.

Contents

Preface
Important Events
List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations
Further Reading
Significant Events
Introduction
1:Family and Childhood
2:Young Caligula
3:Accession
4:Tensions
5:The Private Caligula
6:The Public Caligula
7:Outside Rome
8:Assassination
Glossary