"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 05: Claudius" by Suetonius is a historical biography that explores the life of Claudius Caesar, a figure initially disregarded due to his health issues and perceived weaknesses. The book traces Claudius's path from an underestimated member of the imperial family to the unlikely emperor of Rome, following the dramatic assassination of Caligula. The narrative sheds light on his family history and the challenges he faced early in life, which contributed to his initially low public and familial perception. Despite these obstacles, Claudius’s story is one of surprising ascendancy, showcasing a ruler who, while navigating constant political maneuvering and the heavy expectations of his position, balanced his personal vulnerabilities with unexpected displays of resolve.
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 05: Claudius
By Suetonius
Witness the unlikely rise of a disregarded man who overcame physical and mental challenges to ultimately rule the Roman Empire.
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About the AuthorGaius Suetonius Tranquillus, commonly referred to as Suetonius, was a Roman historian who wrote during the early Imperial era of the Roman Empire. His most important surviving work is De vita Caesarum, commonly known in English as The Twelve Caesars, a set of biographies of 12 successive Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Other works by Suetonius concerned the daily life of Rome, politics, oratory, and the lives of famous writers, including poets, historians, and grammarians. A few of these books have partially survived, but many have been lost.
Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, commonly referred to as Suetonius, was a Roman historian who wrote during the early Imperial era of the Roman Empire. His most important surviving work is De vita Caesarum, commonly known in English as The Twelve Caesars, a set of biographies of 12 successive Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Other works by Suetonius concerned the daily life of Rome, politics, oratory, and the lives of famous writers, including poets, historians, and grammarians. A few of these books have partially survived, but many have been lost.
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