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The Lives of the Caesars

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The vivid portrayal of the first Roman emperors reveals their complex personalities and the interplay between their private lives and public policies. Suetonius, writing in AD 121, intricately details their triumphs, scandals, and eccentricities, offering an intimate glimpse into the power dynamics of the ancient Roman Empire. This masterful new translation by Tom Holland enhances our understanding of how these rulers shaped history. The work immerses readers in a captivating and nuanced exploration of a time that, while distant, continues to resonate today.

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The Lives of the Caesars, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus

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2025
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4,0
Velmi dobrá
506 Hodnocení
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2025
Vazba
pevná
Počet stran
416
ISBN13
9780241186893
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Původní název
De vita Caesarum, 121
Hodnocení
3,95 z 5
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The vivid portrayal of the first Roman emperors reveals their complex personalities and the interplay between their private lives and public policies. Suetonius, writing in AD 121, intricately details their triumphs, scandals, and eccentricities, offering an intimate glimpse into the power dynamics of the ancient Roman Empire. This masterful new translation by Tom Holland enhances our understanding of how these rulers shaped history. The work immerses readers in a captivating and nuanced exploration of a time that, while distant, continues to resonate today.