“Tiberius Bound” by Walter Signorelli Explores the Scandal, Power, and Exile of Rome’s Most Reluctant Emperor

In “Tiberius Bound,” author and legal scholar Walter Signorelli breathes vivid life into one of Rome’s most enigmatic figures: Tiberius Claudius Nero. Drawing from historical depth and a storyteller’s instinct, Signorelli presents a compelling portrait of a reluctant ruler—Rome’s greatest general who never truly desired the crown.

Tiberius’s life unfolds against the backdrop of Rome’s seismic shift from republic to empire.

Trapped in a political web spun by Augustus Caesar, his stepfather, Tiberius enters a strategic and unhappy marriage, leading to a public life characterized by duty rather than ambition. When he escapes to the Island of Rhodes in search of solitude, Greek philosophy, and self- understanding, his journey takes an unexpected turn. Upon Augustus’s death, Tiberius returns to power, only to retreat once more—this time to Capri, ruling Rome from afar.

More than a biographical retelling, “Tiberius Bound” is an exploration of identity, power, and isolation. It delves into the emotional toll of leadership, the strains of political legacy, and the haunting question: Can greatness exist without glory?

Through rich historical detail and nuanced character development, Signorelli reframes the legacy of an emperor too often misunderstood. His Tiberius is neither hero nor villain, but a man shaped by the burdens of empire and the loneliness of command.

Published in 2022, “Tiberius Bound” is now available in print and digital formats. For more information or to explore Walter Signorelli’s full catalog of books, visit www.waltersignorellibooks.com

About the Author
Walter P. Signorelli is an Adjunct Professor of Law and Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), a practicing criminal defense attorney, and a former Inspector in the NYPD’s Detective Division. Over a thirty-year career in law enforcement, he commanded precincts across New York. He led units in narcotics, organized crime, and internal investigations.

A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law and the Columbia University Police Management Institute, Signorelli is the author of several works on criminal law and legal systems, as well as historical analysis. His books include The Constable Has Blundered, The Crisis of Police Liability Lawsuits, Rome and America: The Great Republics, and the widely used textbook Criminal Law, Procedure, and Evidence.

With “Tiberius Bound,” Signorelli bridges his passion for history and justice, offering readers a layered examination of leadership, morality, and the cost of empire.

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