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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... to admit the validity of Augustus's marriage with Livia, the answer is that my grandfather and Augustus were both pontiffs, and that the High Pontiff was Lepidus, who did exactly what Augustus told him. [ 33 B.C. ] As soon as my father was.
... to admit the validity of Augustus's marriage with Livia, the answer is that my grandfather and Augustus were both pontiffs, and that the High Pontiff was Lepidus, who did exactly what Augustus told him. [ 33 B.C. ] As soon as my father was.
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... told her that Agrippa , when he heard the news , had shown no surprise and considerable complacence . Agrippa told Augustus that he had been so long away from Rome that he was out of touch with City politics and did not feel capable of ...
... told her that Agrippa , when he heard the news , had shown no surprise and considerable complacence . Agrippa told Augustus that he had been so long away from Rome that he was out of touch with City politics and did not feel capable of ...
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... told Marcellus that the title had been awarded to him only for a specific occasion ( a sham - fight called " Greeks and Trojans " fought on Mars Field between two forces of mounted cadets , the sons of knights and senators ) and that it ...
... told Marcellus that the title had been awarded to him only for a specific occasion ( a sham - fight called " Greeks and Trojans " fought on Mars Field between two forces of mounted cadets , the sons of knights and senators ) and that it ...
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... told Tiberius that she thought his censure too severe . She agreed , however , that my father should be recalled at once . She even thanked Augustus for his generous extenuation of her poor son's fault and said that she would send him ...
... told Tiberius that she thought his censure too severe . She agreed , however , that my father should be recalled at once . She even thanked Augustus for his generous extenuation of her poor son's fault and said that she would send him ...
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... told Augustus one day that he did not take nearly enough precaution about admitting visitors to his presence: one day he would get a dagger in his vitals. Augustus replied that he was talking nonsense. The next day Augustus was told ...
... told Augustus one day that he did not take nearly enough precaution about admitting visitors to his presence: one day he would get a dagger in his vitals. Augustus replied that he was talking nonsense. The next day Augustus was told ...
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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