25 results for 'Suetonius'

Suetonius: A Biography of the Roman Historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill presents a comprehensive portrait of Suetonius, drawing on recent evidence to clarify the historian's life and career. This...

The biography of Emperor Claudius, as written by Suetonius in the early second century AD, is presented here in its original Latin text, accompanied by an introduction and detailed commentary. This...

This commentary on Suetonius' Life of C. Caligula offers a fresh perspective on the reign of one of Rome's most infamous emperors.Donna W. Hurley provides an in-depth analysis of the historical...

The Twelve Caesars is a vivid and engaging biography of the men who ruled Rome, from Julius Caesar and Augustus to Nero and his successors. Written by Suetonius, a scholar who had access to the...

The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius and Alexander Thomson is a collection of twelve biographies that explore the lives of the Roman emperors. Written in 121, this ancient work remains a significant...

The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius is a comprehensive and insightful biography of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and his own experiences as personal...

The Lives of the Caesars by Suetonius is a comprehensive and engaging biography of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Written in the late 1st century AD, this collection of lives...

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Vespasian, Titus & DomitianWritten by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus in AD 121, this collection of biographies provides valuable insights into the lives of Julius Caesar...

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus's Lives of the Caesars is a landmark work in the development of realistic biography-writing. This collection of twelve biographies, beginning with Julius Caesar, offers a...

The Twelve Caesars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) This comprehensive collection of biographies offers a unique insight into the lives of the first 12 Roman emperors, from Julius Caesar to...

In AD 60, the Roman province of Britannia is plunged into chaos as tribal uprisings spread across the land. The rebel leader Boudica has tasted victory, and Governor Suetonius must lead his army...

The Lives of the Caesars presents a provocative succession of portraits of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Suetonius' biographies are known for their anecdotal and salacious...

The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius is a collection of twelve biographies that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Written in 121 AD, these accounts...

Londinium burns as Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, newly appointed governor of Roman Britain, is tasked with subduing the last of the Druids in Wales. His mission to earn a profit for the empire takes him...

The Eunuch by Terence is one of six comedies that made up his notable body of work. This translation by David Bolton offers a fresh take on the play, accompanied by introductory notes.Written in...

Messalina: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Scandalous EmpressThis is the story of Messalina, one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world. According to historical accounts, she...

Tacitus' Annals XIV provides a comprehensive understanding of the late Roman Empire through its meticulous commentary and vocabulary. This edition is supplemented by an introduction that offers a...

This book presents a narrative of the Julio-Claudian emperors' reigns from Augustus to Nero, featuring passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text explores the personal...

The Hadrian Enigma A Forbidden History by George Gardiner is a historical fiction novel set in ancient Rome. In 130 years after Christ, Rome is ruled by pagan values, and Emperor Caesar Hadrian's...

The Historia Augusta: Maximus and Balbinus is a unique window into the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. This collection of thirty books offers a detailed Latin source for historians,...

Chronicle of the Roman Emperors is a comprehensive history of the rulers of imperial Rome, presented in a clear and authoritative manner. The book uses timelines and visual aids to provide a concise...

Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen is an account of what we know about the real woman who defied Rome. Based on classical literature and archaeological evidence, this book explores her life and...

The Greek and Roman Historians provides an in-depth exploration of how history was conceived and practiced from Homer to the writers of the Roman Empire. This volume examines the development of...

AD 60. Britannia is ablaze with rebellion. The Roman Empire's hold on the province is tenuous at best. As hostilities rage on, Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato...

Boudica's Last Stand: Britain's Revolt Against Rome, A.D. 60-61 In AD 60, three Roman towns lay in ruins and thousands had lost their lives. Boudica, the Iceni queen, led her allies, the Trinovantes...