
Lives of the Caesars
Suetonius(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 9. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-19-953756-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Lives of the Caesars include the biographies of Julius Caesar and the eleven subsequent emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitelius, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian. Suetonius composed his material from a variety of sources, without much concern for their reliability. His biographies consist the ancestry and career of each emperor in turn; however, his interest is not so much analytical or historical, but anecdotal and salacious which gives rise to a lively and provocative succession of portraits. The account of Julius Caesar does not simply mention his crossing of the Rubicon and his assassination, but draws attention to his dark piercing eyes and attempts to conceal his baldness. The Live of Caligula presents a vivid picture of the emperor's grotesque appearance, his waywardness, and his insane cruelties.
The format and style of Suetonius' Lives of the Caesars was to set the tone for biography throughout western literature - his work remains thoroughly readable and full of interest.
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The format and style of Suetonius' Lives of the Caesars was to set the tone for biography throughout western literature - his work remains thoroughly readable and full of interest.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
3 maps
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-953756-3 (9780199537563)
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Suetonius | Catharine Edwards
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Translated with introduction and notes by Catharine Edwards, Department of Classics, University of Bristol.
Author
Edited and translated
Department of ClassicsDepartment of Classics, University of Bristol
Content
ContentsIntroductionNote on the Text and TranslationSelect BibliographyChronologyMapsLIVES OF THE CAESARSThe Deified Julius CaesarThe Deified AugustusTiberiusCaligulaThe Deified ClaudiusNeroGalbaOthoVitelliusThe Deified VespasianThe Deified TitusDomitianFamily Tree of the Julio-ClaudiansExplanatory NotesGlossaryIndex of Proper NamesGeneral Index