Bibliography


Title: Was he pushed or did he leap? Claudius' ascent to power
Secondary Title: AH
Author: Major, Ann
Volume: 22
Pages: 25-31
Type: Journal Article
Year: 1992
Abstract: "Analysis of the literary sources, especially Josephus, AJ 19,21ff., shows that the traditional view of Claudius as incompetent, easily swayed, and emperor merely by quirk of fate must be rejected. Claudius was willing, able, and prepared for the role he took upon himself".
Keywords: Jewish History: Roman Era