- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Classic; Reissue edition (Dec 31 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0140449213
- ISBN-13: 978-0140449211
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #501,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Born in 60 A.D., Suetonius served for several years as secretary to the Roman emperor Hadrian. His years in the palaces and halls of imperial government served him well when he set out to write this oftentimes eye-popping, tell-all account of the doings of the first 12 emperors, from Julius to Domitian, who make the good fellas of Mafia renown seem tame by comparison. From Suetonius we learn that Augustus was afraid of lightning and thunder and carried a piece of seal skin as protection against them; that Caligula slept with his mother and his sister; and that Nero outlawed mimes in Rome--which may mean that he wasn't such a bad man after all. Suetonius doesn't hesitate to say when he's reporting gossip that he has not personally verified, but what gossip it is! This translation, by the noted classicist Robert Graves, serves the ancient chronicler very well indeed.
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As private secretary to the Emporer Hadrian, Suetonius gained access to the imperial archives and used them (along with carefully gathered eye-witness accounts ) to produce one of the most colourful biographical works in history. "The Twelve Caesars" chronicles the lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome, from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus, to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero, and the recovery and stability that came with his successors. A masterpiece of anecdote, wry observation and detailed physical description, this text presents us with a gallery of vividly drawn - and all too human - individuals.
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A great primer,
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This review is from: Penguin Classics Twelve Caesars (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a great primer with and gives an overall good review of the "Twelve Caesars", and where they fit into history.
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The Twelve Caesars,
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Suetonius recounts the history of the Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian, having gathered evidence and checked his facts carefully. His history is one of the most vivid accounts of the amusing incidents in the lives of the first Caesars.
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Great fun (and educational, too!),
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In addition to containing a great deal of factual information, "The Twelve Caesars" is a HILARIOUS read! This account of the lives of ancient Roman leaders comes with entertaining tales of sexual exploits and murderous rampages. All of the chapters are wonderful, but I enjoyed the stories about Caligula most of all. Also, I have several editions of this book, including a now out of print version that has wonderful illustrations on every page...if you can manage to find that edition, buy it right away!
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