He had himself witnessed the triumph of Delation and the cold cruelty of Domitian.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Like everything in Roman social organisation, Delation had a long history, too long to be developed within the space of this work.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Since he who could bring a criminal to justice received a fourth of his possessions and estates, and since it brought the accuser into prominence, Delation was recklessly indulged in by the unscrupulous, both for the sake of gain and as a means of venting personal spite.
"The Women of the Caesars"
Guglielmo Ferrero