Graves, Robert

Claudius the God (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141188607
author:
Graves, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
Historical fiction
Condition:
New
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£11.95

Description

Claudius the God is a gripping fictional autobiography that recounts the surprisingly successful reign of the Roman emperor. After surviving the murderous intrigues of his predecessors, Claudius cultivates the loyalty of the army and common people to repair the damage caused by Caligula.

He shares stories of his relations with the Jewish King Herod Agrippa and his invasion of Britain, but also reveals the growing paranoia of absolute power and the infidelity of his promiscuous young wife Messalina. This second part of Claudius's fictionalized autobiography brings to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history.

With a wry, rueful tone and an inquisitive spirit, Claudius recounts his experiences with wit and humor. If you enjoyed this book, you might also like Marguerite Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian, available in Penguin Modern Classics.

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