I, ClaudiusKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1989 M10 23 - 480 páginas Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece. |
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... Senate , to whom all the pow- ers he had exercised now reverted . The Senate did not like Ti- berius or wish him to be Emperor , but Germanicus , whom they would have chosen if they had been give the chance , was away . And Tiberius's ...
... Senate , to whom all the pow- ers he had exercised now reverted . The Senate did not like Ti- berius or wish him to be Emperor , but Germanicus , whom they would have chosen if they had been give the chance , was away . And Tiberius's ...
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... Senate did not dare to oppose these motions , and Sejanus , not being a senator , had no say in the matter ; and Ti- berius did not wish to go against the Senate by vetoing their vote for fear of antagonizing Sejanus or seeming to have ...
... Senate did not dare to oppose these motions , and Sejanus , not being a senator , had no say in the matter ; and Ti- berius did not wish to go against the Senate by vetoing their vote for fear of antagonizing Sejanus or seeming to have ...
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... Senate have anything against you , Gallus , and have sent this officer to arrest you , I'm afraid our pleasant evening must come to an end . I can't go against the Senate , you know . But I'll tell you what I'll do , now that you and I ...
... Senate have anything against you , Gallus , and have sent this officer to arrest you , I'm afraid our pleasant evening must come to an end . I can't go against the Senate , you know . But I'll tell you what I'll do , now that you and I ...
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I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born B.C. 10 ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
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