
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars -Grammarians, Rhetoricians and Poets-
Scholars of Ancient Rome
G. Suetonius Tranquillus(Author)
SMK Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
38 pages
978-1-61720-531-6 (ISBN)
Description
In these lesser-known writings, Suetonius turns his attention from emperors to the scholars, teachers, and writers who shaped the intellectual life of ancient Rome.
Best known for The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Suetonius also wrote a series of short biographies examining notable Roman figures connected with education, literature, and public speaking. In these portraits he records the lives and careers of grammarians, rhetoricians, and poets whose work influenced Roman culture and learning.
Suetonius's accounts provide valuable insight into the institutions of education and literary life in the Roman world. Through anecdotes, personal details, and historical observations, he reveals how teachers, scholars, and writers contributed to the development of Roman intellectual culture.
Though shorter and less famous than his imperial biographies, these works remain important sources for understanding the literary and scholarly traditions of ancient Rome. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who preserved and transmitted Roman learning.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
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Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
72 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61720-531-6 (9781617205316)
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Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (c. 69-after 122 CE) was a Roman historian and writer who served in the imperial administration during the reigns of Trajan and Hadrian. His most famous work, The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, provides vivid biographies of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Suetonius also wrote shorter works on notable scholars, teachers, and writers, offering rare insights into the cultural and intellectual life of ancient Rome.