Agrippa I: Loyal Roman or Planning a Rebellion?

Series: Echoes of Ancient Rome: Politics, Medicine, and War

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Agrippa I: Loyal Roman or Planning a Rebellion? — A Forensic and Political Investigation of Agrippa I: Loyal Roman, Rebel King, or Something in Between Published today! Audiobook now available—more platforms updating soon. Narrated in a podcast-style format—accessible, engaging, and rooted in scholarly insight. Diplomacy. Betrayal. Legacy. Hear Agrippa's story as it was meant to be told—in the voice of the archaeologist who uncovered it. This presents the complete script of the author's thesis defence, originally delivered at the conclusion of a two-year Master's degree in Ancient History, Archaeology, and Classical Studies at the University of Pisa. The thesis was awarded the distinction of cum laude and reflects a rigorous, interdisciplinary exploration of historical, political, archaeological, and medical perspectives. Based on the author's original 750-page dissertation, this defence examines the complex figure of Herod Agrippa I—grandson of Herod the Great and client king of Judea under Roman rule. Was Agrippa a loyal Roman statesman, a potential rebel, or a cunning political survivor? Using a critical approach to ancient literary sources, archaeological evidence, and modern historiography, the work explores: The material and political landscape of Agrippa's reign His diplomatic positioning between Roman and Judean authorities The recorded symptoms and political consequences of his sudden death The forensic plausibility of poisoning as a cause Competing narratives of loyalty, betrayal, and legacy in the first century CE Both accessible and intellectually grounded, the content is ideal for readers interested in Roman history, ancient politics, and the enduring questions of allegiance and power in antiquity. You can also pay me directly at paypal.me/RomaAquila Just DM me the title you're ordering, and I’ll send the ebook straight to you. Thank you for supporting independent authors!

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