Tiberius The Resentful Caesar by Gregorio Maranon

[D B Campbell]

Is anyone familiar with this book and if so any opinions, cautions, or reviews?

Apparently translated from the Spanish in 1952 as Tiberius: Geschichte eines Ressentiments, then in English as Tiberius: A Study in Resentment (1956), which was re-issued in the US under the title Tiberius: The Resentful Caesar (1957) ... which is presumably the one that you have, David.

P.G. Walsh, a previous Professor of Humanities at Glasgow University, called it "a highly diverting and readable book which offers a novel approach to this fascinating period", but noted that it cannot avoid being a hostile witness (being based upon hostile primary sources). Dr Marañon appears to be a psychiatrist, rather than an ancient historian, so he probably brings interesting insights. Let us know what you think!