David Shotter
Biographic Data
| ID | 5634705 |
|---|---|
| NAME | David Shotter |
| GIVEN NAMES | David |
| FAMILY NAME | Shotter |
| SIGNATURE | SHOTTER D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lancaster University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1965 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Nero Caesar Augustus
Propelled to power by the age of 17 by an ambitious mother, self-indulgent to the point of criminality, inadequate, paranoid and the perpetrator of heinous crimes including matricide and fratricide, and deposed and killed by 31, Nero is one of Rome’s most infamous Emperors. But has history treated him fairly? Or is the popular view of Nero as a capricious and depraved individual a travesty of the truth and a gross injustice to Rome's fifth empero…
A Post-Roman Sequence at Carlisle Cathedral
Major new research on this important Post-Roman site. Contributions from several specialists on significant archaeological assemblages
Augustus Caesar
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account and reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some…
The Fall of the Roman Republic
Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilised by the unplanned growth of the Roman empire.Central discussion points include:* the government of the Republic* how certain individuals took advantage of the expansion of the empire* Julius Caesar's accession to power* the rise of the Augustan principate following Julius Caesar's murder.Dr…
Roman Britain
From renowned and respected author David Shotter, this updated and expanded edition of Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to this period, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain. Key topics discussed include: * the Roman conquest of Britain* the evolution of the frontier with Scotland* the infrastructure the Romans put in place* the place of religion in …
Vespasian, Auctoritas and Britain
Vespasian's victory over Vitellius in the closing days of A.D. 69 enthroned a new emperor and initiated a new ruling dynasty; it also brought with it an opportunity — or rather, an obligation — to set in train a programme of recovery after the ‘aberration’ of Nero's later years and of the civil war which followed them. In the aftermath of Boudica's rebellion, this was as relevant to Britain as it was elsewhere in the Empire. The degree of Vespasi…
Tiberius Caesar
Taking into account the latest research on the subject, David Shotter has updated this second edition of Tiberius Caesar throughout and provides a concise and accessible survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus Caesar and emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37. Tiberius Caesar sheds light on many aspects of the reign of this enigmatic emperor, including the influential and often problematic relationships Tiberius maintai…
Tiberius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Tiberius Caesar
Shotter provides an up-to-date study of the character and the life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus and Emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37. The character and reign of Tiberius has long been an enigma; he was a man of evident capability, yet his life ended in frustration and disillusionment for both himself and his subjects. This book examines the influences on his early life, the problems he experienced as the successor of Augustus, the diff…
Tacitus’ View of Emperors and the Principate
Tacitus’ View of Emperors and the Principate was published in Band 33/5. Teilband Sprache und Literatur (Allgemeines zur Literatur des 2. Jahrhunderts und einzelne Autoren der trajanischen und frühhadrianischen Zeit [Forts.]) on page 3263
Tacitus
A Solidus of Valentinian II from Scotch Street, Carlisle
Tacitus and Tiberius
The Northern Counties to AD 1000
Coin evidence and the northern frontier in the second century AD
Examination of the aggregate chronological pattern of coin evidence from fifteen Antonine Wall sites and from 2nd and 3rd century hoards does not unequivocally support occupation of the Antonine Wall into the 180s. Comparison with the coin evidence from Hadrian's Wall confirms the likelihood that AW II lasted from AD 143 to the 160s. Total absence from AW sites of Severan coins must argue against an early 3rd century date for the final abandonmen…
The Fall of Sejanus
Numeri Barcariorum
RIB 601 is a sandstone altar which was discovered in 1794 in the churchyard at Halton-on-Lune, three miles upstream of Lancaster. The stone, which is broken on its right-hand side, records a dedication made to Mars by a certain Sabinus and the men of a Numerus Barcariorum. It has been generally assumed that this is the same unit as the Numerus Barcariorum Tigrisiensium placed in the Notitia Dignitatum at ARBEIA (South Shields); this reference in …
W. Ries, Gerücht, Gerede, Öffentliche Meinung. Interpretationen zur Psychologie und Darstellungskunst des Tacitus. Heidelberg
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Irregular Legionary Commands
Tacitus writes that, by insisting that legionary legates who had not so far held the praetorship should immediately proceed to that office, Asinius Gallus ‘altius penetrare et arcana imperii temptari’. In C.Q. N.S. xvi (1966), 327, I suggested that this demand of Gallus’ was probably probing dangerously deeply into and perhaps threatening to wreck the carefully worked-out imperial promotions system, the working of which has been examined by Birle…
Three Notes on Tacitus Annales 1 and 2
The Starting-Dates of Tacitus' Historical Works
In recent years, the starting-dates of both the Historiae and the Annales of Tacitus have been criticized. In the case of the Historiae , Hainsworth has claimed that Tacitus chose to start his narrative with the events of A.D. 69, because for various reasons the events of A.D. 68 were an embarrassment to him. Syme has suggested, in the case of the Annales , that by starting with the accession of Tiberius, Tacitus has barred himself from a proper …
The Debate On Augustus (Tacitus, Annals I 9-10)
Tacitus And Verginius Rufus
In his historical writings, Cluvius Rufus evidently found cause to criticize Verginius Rufus for his conduct on a particular occasion ‘Scis, Vergini, quae historiae fides debeatur; proinde, si quid in historiis meis legis aliter ac velles, rogo igmoscas’. From his reply, it is clear that Verginius automatically understood Cluvius to be referring to an event to which he himself (Verginius) attached great significance: ‘Tune ignoras, Cluvi, ideo me…
Elections Under Tiberius
The first point that Tacitus makes is the confusion that surrounded these elections. Tiberius' policy was in no way as well denned here as it apparently was in the case of the praetorship elections: De comitiis consularibus, quae turn primum illo principe ac deinceps fuere, vix quicquam firmare ausim: adeo diversa non modo apud auctores, sed in ipsius orationibus reperiuntur
Elections Under Tiberius
The first point that Tacitus makes is the confusion that surrounded these elections. Tiberius' policy was in no way as well denned here as it apparently was in the case of the praetorship elections: De comitiis consularibus, quae turn primum illo principe ac deinceps fuere, vix quicquam firmare ausim: adeo diversa non modo apud auctores, sed in ipsius orationibus reperiuntur
The Fall of the Roman Republic
Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilised by the unplanned growth of the Roman empire.Central discussion points include:* the government of the Republic* how certain individuals took advantage of the expansion of the empire* Julius Caesar's accession to power* the rise of the Augustan principate following Julius Caesar's murder.Dr…
The Debate On Augustus (Tacitus, Annals I 9-10)
Tacitus And Verginius Rufus
In his historical writings, Cluvius Rufus evidently found cause to criticize Verginius Rufus for his conduct on a particular occasion ‘Scis, Vergini, quae historiae fides debeatur; proinde, si quid in historiis meis legis aliter ac velles, rogo igmoscas’. From his reply, it is clear that Verginius automatically understood Cluvius to be referring to an event to which he himself (Verginius) attached great significance: ‘Tune ignoras, Cluvi, ideo me…
A Post-Roman Sequence at Carlisle Cathedral
Major new research on this important Post-Roman site. Contributions from several specialists on significant archaeological assemblages
Augustus Caesar
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account and reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some…
Tiberius Caesar
Taking into account the latest research on the subject, David Shotter has updated this second edition of Tiberius Caesar throughout and provides a concise and accessible survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus Caesar and emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37. Tiberius Caesar sheds light on many aspects of the reign of this enigmatic emperor, including the influential and often problematic relationships Tiberius maintai…
A Solidus of Valentinian II from Scotch Street, Carlisle
The Fall of Sejanus
Numeri Barcariorum
RIB 601 is a sandstone altar which was discovered in 1794 in the churchyard at Halton-on-Lune, three miles upstream of Lancaster. The stone, which is broken on its right-hand side, records a dedication made to Mars by a certain Sabinus and the men of a Numerus Barcariorum. It has been generally assumed that this is the same unit as the Numerus Barcariorum Tigrisiensium placed in the Notitia Dignitatum at ARBEIA (South Shields); this reference in …
Three Problems in Tacitus' Annals. I
Does Tacitus, in his relation of Tiberius' accession, really prejudice our interpretation of the rest of the reign? Further, is the disposal of Agrippa Postumus contrived to serve as an ominous opening for the reign ? x) It is true that in chapter 5, where the death of Augustus and Tiberius' accession are narrated, there is an uncomfortable feeling of intrigue. This is because of the popular rumour concerning Augustus* supposed reconciliation wit…
Elections Under Tiberius
The first point that Tacitus makes is the confusion that surrounded these elections. Tiberius' policy was in no way as well denned here as it apparently was in the case of the praetorship elections: De comitiis consularibus, quae turn primum illo principe ac deinceps fuere, vix quicquam firmare ausim: adeo diversa non modo apud auctores, sed in ipsius orationibus reperiuntur
Three Notes on Tacitus Annales 1 and 2
The Starting-Dates of Tacitus' Historical Works
In recent years, the starting-dates of both the Historiae and the Annales of Tacitus have been criticized. In the case of the Historiae , Hainsworth has claimed that Tacitus chose to start his narrative with the events of A.D. 69, because for various reasons the events of A.D. 68 were an embarrassment to him. Syme has suggested, in the case of the Annales , that by starting with the accession of Tiberius, Tacitus has barred himself from a proper …
The Debate On Augustus (Tacitus, Annals I 9-10)
Tacitus And Verginius Rufus
In his historical writings, Cluvius Rufus evidently found cause to criticize Verginius Rufus for his conduct on a particular occasion ‘Scis, Vergini, quae historiae fides debeatur; proinde, si quid in historiis meis legis aliter ac velles, rogo igmoscas’. From his reply, it is clear that Verginius automatically understood Cluvius to be referring to an event to which he himself (Verginius) attached great significance: ‘Tune ignoras, Cluvi, ideo me…
Irregular Legionary Commands
Tacitus writes that, by insisting that legionary legates who had not so far held the praetorship should immediately proceed to that office, Asinius Gallus ‘altius penetrare et arcana imperii temptari’. In C.Q. N.S. xvi (1966), 327, I suggested that this demand of Gallus’ was probably probing dangerously deeply into and perhaps threatening to wreck the carefully worked-out imperial promotions system, the working of which has been examined by Birle…
W. Ries, Gerücht, Gerede, Öffentliche Meinung. Interpretationen zur Psychologie und Darstellungskunst des Tacitus. Heidelberg
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Numeri Barcariorum
RIB 601 is a sandstone altar which was discovered in 1794 in the churchyard at Halton-on-Lune, three miles upstream of Lancaster. The stone, which is broken on its right-hand side, records a dedication made to Mars by a certain Sabinus and the men of a Numerus Barcariorum. It has been generally assumed that this is the same unit as the Numerus Barcariorum Tigrisiensium placed in the Notitia Dignitatum at ARBEIA (South Shields); this reference in …
The Fall of Sejanus
Coin evidence and the northern frontier in the second century AD
Examination of the aggregate chronological pattern of coin evidence from fifteen Antonine Wall sites and from 2nd and 3rd century hoards does not unequivocally support occupation of the Antonine Wall into the 180s. Comparison with the coin evidence from Hadrian's Wall confirms the likelihood that AW II lasted from AD 143 to the 160s. Total absence from AW sites of Severan coins must argue against an early 3rd century date for the final abandonmen…
The Northern Counties to AD 1000
Tacitus and Tiberius
A Solidus of Valentinian II from Scotch Street, Carlisle
Tacitus’ View of Emperors and the Principate
Tacitus’ View of Emperors and the Principate was published in Band 33/5. Teilband Sprache und Literatur (Allgemeines zur Literatur des 2. Jahrhunderts und einzelne Autoren der trajanischen und frühhadrianischen Zeit [Forts.]) on page 3263
Tacitus
Tiberius Caesar
Shotter provides an up-to-date study of the character and the life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus and Emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37. The character and reign of Tiberius has long been an enigma; he was a man of evident capability, yet his life ended in frustration and disillusionment for both himself and his subjects. This book examines the influences on his early life, the problems he experienced as the successor of Augustus, the diff…
Augustus Caesar
Tiberius Caesar
Roman Britain
From renowned and respected author David Shotter, this updated and expanded edition of Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to this period, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain. Key topics discussed include: * the Roman conquest of Britain* the evolution of the frontier with Scotland* the infrastructure the Romans put in place* the place of religion in …
Vespasian, Auctoritas and Britain
Vespasian's victory over Vitellius in the closing days of A.D. 69 enthroned a new emperor and initiated a new ruling dynasty; it also brought with it an opportunity — or rather, an obligation — to set in train a programme of recovery after the ‘aberration’ of Nero's later years and of the civil war which followed them. In the aftermath of Boudica's rebellion, this was as relevant to Britain as it was elsewhere in the Empire. The degree of Vespasi…
Tiberius Caesar
Taking into account the latest research on the subject, David Shotter has updated this second edition of Tiberius Caesar throughout and provides a concise and accessible survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus Caesar and emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37. Tiberius Caesar sheds light on many aspects of the reign of this enigmatic emperor, including the influential and often problematic relationships Tiberius maintai…
Augustus Caesar
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account and reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some…
The Fall of the Roman Republic
Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilised by the unplanned growth of the Roman empire.Central discussion points include:* the government of the Republic* how certain individuals took advantage of the expansion of the empire* Julius Caesar's accession to power* the rise of the Augustan principate following Julius Caesar's murder.Dr…
Nero Caesar Augustus
Propelled to power by the age of 17 by an ambitious mother, self-indulgent to the point of criminality, inadequate, paranoid and the perpetrator of heinous crimes including matricide and fratricide, and deposed and killed by 31, Nero is one of Rome’s most infamous Emperors. But has history treated him fairly? Or is the popular view of Nero as a capricious and depraved individual a travesty of the truth and a gross injustice to Rome's fifth empero…
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