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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.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

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Dominic Sandbrook
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Tom Holland
in reference to the portrayal of Claudius.
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500. The Roman Conquest of Britain: The Empire Strikes Back (Part 2)
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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)
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Rudyard Lynch
as a way to learn about the Roman Empire, highlighting his historical fiction.
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Explaining the Pax Romana
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Emma Southon
as having cemented Livia's image in people's minds.
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Livia: Empress of Rome
Mentioned in relation to his translation of "The Twelve Caesars" and his novel "I, Claudius."
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Tiberius
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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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Naomi Fry
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Alexandra Schwartz
as a source for their understanding of ancient Rome.
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'.
Robert Graves
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Jeremy Ryan Slate
as a historically inaccurate but fun story about the Julio-Claudian emperors.
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Gretchen Rubin
as a reread during her book tour.
More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles
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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
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James Delingpole
while discussing the Roman Empire and its rulers, comparing Augustus's reign to that of King Charles.
Brian Gerrish
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Ben Shapiro
as the best novel written about the Roman Empire.
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