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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... sent off to Germany , where war had recently broken out again . " Well , " said Athenodorus , still in the same kindly voice , “ since this is so much on your mind that you can't appreciate the beauties of Hesiod , Hesiod can wait until ...
... sent off to Germany , where war had recently broken out again . " Well , " said Athenodorus , still in the same kindly voice , “ since this is so much on your mind that you can't appreciate the beauties of Hesiod , Hesiod can wait until ...
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... sent there in command. But no signs of war appeared in any quarter and, besides, he was sick of fighting. He had succeeded my father in command of the German armies (Julia had insisted on accompanying him to the Rhine) and had now only ...
... sent there in command. But no signs of war appeared in any quarter and, besides, he was sick of fighting. He had succeeded my father in command of the German armies (Julia had insisted on accompanying him to the Rhine) and had now only ...
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... sent away somewhere for a year or two , because at the moment she could not abide his presence within a hundred miles of her . To this he eventually agreed , and a few days later Tiberius was on his way to the island of Rhodes , which ...
... sent away somewhere for a year or two , because at the moment she could not abide his presence within a hundred miles of her . To this he eventually agreed , and a few days later Tiberius was on his way to the island of Rhodes , which ...
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... sent to Reggio, where she was given somewhat greater liberty, and even allowed to see visitors—but a visitor had first to apply in person to Livia for permission. He had to explain what business he had with Julia, and fill in a detailed ...
... sent to Reggio, where she was given somewhat greater liberty, and even allowed to see visitors—but a visitor had first to apply in person to Livia for permission. He had to explain what business he had with Julia, and fill in a detailed ...
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... sent to the East as Governor of Asia Minor. But though not far away, at Chios, Gaius did not come and pay Tiberius the expected visit. Tiberius heard from a friend that Gaius believed the false reports circulating at Rome that he and ...
... sent to the East as Governor of Asia Minor. But though not far away, at Chios, Gaius did not come and pay Tiberius the expected visit. Tiberius heard from a friend that Gaius believed the false reports circulating at Rome that he and ...
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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