Publisher's Synopsis
The Problem of Claudius: Some Aspects of a Character Study is a book written by Thomas DeCoursey Ruth in 1916. The book focuses on the character of Claudius, a historical figure who served as the Roman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD. Ruth examines various aspects of Claudius' personality, behavior, and actions, and attempts to understand the motivations behind them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Claudius' character, such as his physical disabilities, his relationships with women, his political decisions, and his literary interests. Ruth draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts and inscriptions, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Claudius. The book is intended for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
