I, ClaudiusRosetta Books, 2014 M03 6 - 472 páginas “One of the really remarkable books of our day”—the story of the Roman emperor on which the award-winning BBC TV series was based (The New York Times). Once a rather bookish young man with a limp and a stammer, a man who spent most of his time trying to stay away from the danger and risk of the line of ascension, Claudius seemed an unlikely candidate for emperor. Yet, on the death of Caligula, Claudius finds himself next in line for the throne, and must stay alive as well as keep control. Drawing on the histories of Plutarch, Suetonius, and Tacitus, noted historian and classicist Robert Graves tells the story of the much-maligned Emperor Claudius with both skill and compassion. Weaving important themes throughout about the nature of freedom and safety possible in a monarchy, Graves’s Claudius is both more effective and more tragic than history typically remembers him. A bestselling novel and one of Graves’ most successful, I, Claudius has been adapted to television, film, theatre, and audio. “[A] legendary tale of Claudius . . . [A] gem of modern literature.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
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... Tiberius married Julia , who had made things easy for Livia by falling in love with him , and begging Augustus to use his influence with Tiberius on her behalf . Augustus consented only because Julia threatened suicide if he refused to ...
... Tiberius married Julia , who had made things easy for Livia by falling in love with him , and begging Augustus to use his influence with Tiberius on her behalf . Augustus consented only because Julia threatened suicide if he refused to ...
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... Tiberius while he was in the presence of Augustus and Livia. “A despatch from your noble brother!” the Imperial courier called out, handing it to him. Tiberius, not suspecting that there was anything in the letter that should not be ...
... Tiberius while he was in the presence of Augustus and Livia. “A despatch from your noble brother!” the Imperial courier called out, handing it to him. Tiberius, not suspecting that there was anything in the letter that should not be ...
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... Tiberius . Nothing more was said except by my father , who sighed , “ Rome has a severe mother : Lucius and Gaius have a dangerous stepmother . " Those were his last words , and presently my uncle Tiberius closed his eyes . I heard this ...
... Tiberius . Nothing more was said except by my father , who sighed , “ Rome has a severe mother : Lucius and Gaius have a dangerous stepmother . " Those were his last words , and presently my uncle Tiberius closed his eyes . I heard this ...
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... Tiberius was now his only stand - by in any such emergency . But he was irritated at having the realization forced on him . He refused Tiberius's request and said that he would listen to no arguments . Since there was no help for it ...
... Tiberius was now his only stand - by in any such emergency . But he was irritated at having the realization forced on him . He refused Tiberius's request and said that he would listen to no arguments . Since there was no help for it ...
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... Tiberius ( who was vain enough to believe that she still loved him in spite of everything ) could have foreseen . Augustus had always had great difficulty in concealing his dislike for Tiberius as a son - in - law - which had of course ...
... Tiberius ( who was vain enough to believe that she still loved him in spite of everything ) could have foreseen . Augustus had always had great difficulty in concealing his dislike for Tiberius as a son - in - law - which had of course ...
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born B.C. 10 ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Emperor of the ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
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