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I, Claudius
Book • 1934
Written in 1934, 'I, Claudius' is a historical novel by Robert Graves that follows the life of Roman Emperor Claudius.
The narrative is presented as Claudius' autobiography, detailing the history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty from Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC to Caligula's assassination in AD 41.
The book includes the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, and is known for its historical accuracy and fictionalized accounts drawn from Roman historians like Suetonius and Tacitus.
Claudius, portrayed as a historian and scholar, documents the intrigues, betrayals, and violence within the imperial family, while also reflecting on his own survival and eventual rise to the throne.
The narrative is presented as Claudius' autobiography, detailing the history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty from Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC to Caligula's assassination in AD 41.
The book includes the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, and is known for its historical accuracy and fictionalized accounts drawn from Roman historians like Suetonius and Tacitus.
Claudius, portrayed as a historian and scholar, documents the intrigues, betrayals, and violence within the imperial family, while also reflecting on his own survival and eventual rise to the throne.
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Tom Holland in relation to the story of Publius Claudius Pulcher and the sacred chickens.
Tom Holland in relation to the story of Publius Claudius Pulcher and the sacred chickens.
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424. Carthage vs. Rome: Total War (Part 4)
Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch as a way to learn about the Roman Empire, highlighting his historical fiction.
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Explaining the Pax Romana
Mentioned in relation to his translation of "The Twelve Caesars" and his novel "I, Claudius."
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Tiberius
Mentioned by Naomi Fry as a miniseries she watched as a child and the book she read in her late teens/early twenties.
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From Critics at Large: The Modern-Day Fight for Ancient Rome
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Melvyn Bragg as one of the finest poets of the 20th century and author of 'I, Claudius' and 'Goodbye to All That'.
Melvyn Bragg as one of the finest poets of the 20th century and author of 'I, Claudius' and 'Goodbye to All That'. Robert Graves
Mentioned by Jeremy Ryan Slate as a historically inaccurate but fun story about the Julio-Claudian emperors.
FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Historian REVEALS How ROME Fell & Turned Into THE VATICAN/ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH! with Jeremy Ryan Slate
Mentioned by Joe McCormick as the author of "I, Claudius", a book from which an excerpt was read at the beginning of the podcast.
The Hearth, Part 2
Mentioned by James Delingpole while discussing the Roman Empire and its rulers, comparing Augustus's reign to that of King Charles.
Brian Gerrish
