What version are you reading whiteman? I really want to read this but every time I try and look for it its always abridged. I also want it as a hardcover.
Also, the Roman Empire didn't fall until after the state had officially adopted Christianity, so if anything, Jesus BROKE the empire.
Also, the Roman Empire didn't fall until after the state had officially adopted Christianity, so if anything, Jesus BROKE the empire.
That's because his empire isn't on Earth, duh.
Also, the Roman Empire didn't fall until after the state had officially adopted Christianity, so if anything, Jesus BROKE the empire.
That's because his empire isn't on Earth, duh.spoiler (click to show/hide)his empire is inside caligula :o
The book doesn't really cover Caligula; it starts with the Antonines. I guess Caligula was still the Good Ol' Days of Rome.[close]
Also, the Roman Empire didn't fall until after the state had officially adopted Christianity, so if anything, Jesus BROKE the empire.
That's because his empire isn't on Earth, duh.spoiler (click to show/hide)his empire is inside caligula :o
The book doesn't really cover Caligula; it starts with the Antonines. I guess Caligula was still the Good Ol' Days of Rome.[close]
So I'm guessing this book covers mostly the remains after the fall of Rome, a.k.a. the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire?
Hmm, ok. Sounds pretty awesome. Did you read the abridged or full version?
Edit: Nevermind
You should bring a lady over to watch Caligula with, btw.
I already know all his lines from visiting you last month
My wife is now smitten with the young Mr. McDowell.
As far as I know Caligula made him a bi of an outcast upon its release and he had to settle for some less than choice roles.I already know all his lines from visiting you last month
In all seriousness, watch it ALONE unless you like awkward silences.My wife is now smitten with the young Mr. McDowell.
He made some fuck awesome movies early on in his career. I have no idea what happened :(
Would you say The Twelve Caesars is worthwhile, or is there a better, similar book?
From what I've read though, it was kind of customary in Rome to destroy records of the real nutter emperors, hence the lack of real info on Caligula and Nero.
From what I've read though, it was kind of customary in Rome to destroy records of the real nutter emperors, hence the lack of real info on Caligula and Nero.
There's evidence that Caligula's nuttery might be more than a little exaggerated
I can only imagine what a juggalo America would be like.
According to Wiki TTC is the main source for info on Caligula, as all others have been destroyed. The article also points out that some of the more extreme behaviour (rampant homosexuality, incest, proclamations of godhood) were actually relatively common in Rome. And things like appointing his horse to the Senate could just have been a bit of social satire, especially since Caligula hated the Senate (maybe it was like "You fucks are all so dumb that my horse could do your job").
According to Wiki TTC is the main source for info on Caligula, as all others have been destroyed. The article also points out that some of the more extreme behaviour (rampant homosexuality, incest, proclamations of godhood) were actually relatively common in Rome. And things like appointing his horse to the Senate could just have been a bit of social satire, especially since Caligula hated the Senate (maybe it was like "You fucks are all so dumb that my horse could do your job").
That is true.
Since the main information comes from one guy, there is biases, and we will probably never know how Caligula actually ruled. Although nothing really struck me as absolutely outrageous; it just seems standard fare for absolute dictators or near absolute dictatorships. Most of the behavior of Caligula is found in recent dictatorships like Kim Jong-il, Mao, and Stalin. Kim might actually be worse.
worst neologism ever
worst neologism ever
smh
There is an awesome capolingus scene in Caligula.
There is an awesome capolingus scene in Caligula.
Caligula capolingus apologists = Calpolingulasts
He was sound neither of body nor mind. As a boy he was troubled with the falling sickness, and while in his youth he had some endurance, yet at times because of sudden faintness he was hardly able to walk, to stand up, to collect his thoughts, or to hold up his head. He himself realised his mental infirmity, and thought at times of going into retirement and clearing his brain. It is thought that his wife Caesonia gave him a drug intended for a love potion, which however had the effect of driving him mad. He was especially tormented with sleeplessness; for he never rested more than three hours at night, and even for that length of time he did not sleep quietly, but was terrified by strange apparitions, once for example dreaming that the spirit of the Ocean talked with him. Therefore weary of lying in bed wide awake during the greater part of the night, he would now sit upon his couch, and now wander through the long colonnades, crying out from time to time for daylight and longing for its coming.
He was especially tormented with sleeplessness; for he never rested more than three hours at night, and even for that length of time he did not sleep quietly, but was terrified by strange apparitions, once for example dreaming that the spirit of the Ocean talked with him.
Whiteman if you had a sister would you be tempted?