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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Drusus, post: 395074, member: 6370&quot;]I have read quite extensively most sources concerning the Julio Claudians (as they are the family that sparked my interest in ancient roman imperial history). I am well aware of the problems with historical references concerning this family...either so close that its just all praise...or an all out attack...in between there is some truth her and there and it is up to us to try to find it. Even discounting many many things (like the horse as senator, senatorial ***** house, etc) and taking into consideration he was raised in a nest of pit vipers...he was still not a good emperor nor were most of his family. Lets face it, most people find him interesting BECAUSE of the stories about his misdeeds whether they be true, false, or a little of both...and that seems to be a reason why Julio-Claudians grab interest...not because of their level headed rule and concern for the welfare of the people. What is a more interesting read to most...The sordid details of tyrants like Tiberius, Caligula, or Commodus? Or Antoninus Pius...that was my only point.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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