Suetonius
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.
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 11: Titus
Witness the unexpected transformation of a controversial Roman figure, who, after inheriting absolute power, becomes a benevolent leader cherished by his people, against the backdrop of natural disasters and political intrigue.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 13: Grammarians and Rhetoricians
Discover the unsung heroes of ancient Rome, the teachers who shaped language and public speaking in a world of emperors and orators.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 08: Otho
Witness the rise and fall of a Roman emperor who, amidst political turmoil and personal ambition, chose a swift, decisive end over prolonged conflict.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 06: Nero
Witness the rise and fall of a Roman emperor whose reign was a spectacle of both grandeur and terror.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 05: Claudius
Witness the unlikely rise of a disregarded man who overcame physical and mental challenges to ultimately rule the Roman Empire.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 07: Galba
Noble lineage and omens gave way to severity and misfortune, sealing the fate of a Roman Emperor.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 04: Caligula
Witness the rise and fall of a Roman emperor, adored at first but remembered for the most bizarre and cruel acts.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus
Discover the remarkable story of a young man's ascent to become Rome's first emperor through wars, family history, and political reform.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 12: Domitian
Witness the dramatic rise and fall of a Roman emperor whose reign was a spectacle of ambition, paranoia, and ultimately, violent demise.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 03: Tiberius
Witness the rise and descent of an emperor, as a noble leader transforms into a tyrant consumed by fear and solitude.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Complete
Journey through the scandalous lives and influential reigns of Rome's first emperors, where power, personality, and private life intertwine to shape history.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets
Discover the world of ancient Rome's literary scene through tales of playwright slaves, exiled satirists, and charming poets who shaped their historical period.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 01: Julius Caesar
Witness the ascent of a legendary figure as a famed leader's early life foreshadows a monumental quest for power and a legacy of both triumph and turmoil.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 10: Vespasian
Witness the unlikely ascent of a Roman emperor, from humble beginnings to the height of power amidst war and political intrigue.
By Suetonius
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 09: Vitellius
Witness the rise and fall of a Roman emperor whose appetite for excess and cruelty led to a swift and brutal end.
By Suetonius