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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... thousand in gold . So Julius Cæsar's life was actually worth no more than ... piece a scruple . The chip , if one could find it , which would be difficult ... pieces for the honour . He helped Incitatus to raise the money by imposing a ...
... thousand in gold . So Julius Cæsar's life was actually worth no more than ... piece a scruple . The chip , if one could find it , which would be difficult ... pieces for the honour . He helped Incitatus to raise the money by imposing a ...
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... thousand gold pieces in three months ' time . I said to Caligula : " Most gracious Cæsar , your need is greater than mine . Will you accept one hundred thousand gold pieces from me , when they pay me , in gratitude for my own salvation ...
... thousand gold pieces in three months ' time . I said to Caligula : " Most gracious Cæsar , your need is greater than mine . Will you accept one hundred thousand gold pieces from me , when they pay me , in gratitude for my own salvation ...
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... thousand gold pieces , he was tremendously pleased with himself . Bidding always started at the reserve price ; for he would nod at some rich Frenchman and say , “ I think you said forty thou- sand gold pieces for that alabaster casket ...
... thousand gold pieces , he was tremendously pleased with himself . Bidding always started at the reserve price ; for he would nod at some rich Frenchman and say , “ I think you said forty thou- sand gold pieces for that alabaster casket ...
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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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