{"product_id":"lives-of-the-caesars-paperback","title":"Lives of the Caesars - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuetonius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCatharine Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLives of the Caesars\u003c\/em\u003e 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 of 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. For example, 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 life of Caligula presents a vivid picture of the emperor's grotesque appearance, his waywardness, and his insane cruelties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe format and style of Suetonius' \u003cem\u003eLives of the Caesars\u003c\/em\u003e was to set the tone for biography throughout western literature--his work remains thoroughly readable and full of interest. Indeed, it was Robert Graves's primary reference source when he was writing \u003cem\u003eI, Claudius\u003c\/em\u003e, and those who have read his book will enjoy the original accounts as set down here. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e has made available the broadest spectrum 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, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.96 x 4.71 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753999597856,"sku":"9780199537563","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/19a068e7b4559e5ae3ddcee10495c23b.webp?v=1780031233","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lives-of-the-caesars-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}