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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Alexandra Schwartz

Jeremy Ryan Slate

James Delingpole

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

and

Tom Holland

in reference to the portrayal of Claudius.

500. The Roman Conquest of Britain: The Empire Strikes Back (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to the story of Publius Claudius Pulcher and the sacred chickens.

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.

Explaining the Pax Romana

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as an author who writes historic fiction in a way that's educational and good.

Explaining the Mongol Empire

Mentioned in relation to his translation of "The Twelve Caesars" and his novel "I, Claudius."

Mentioned by

Emma Southon

as having cemented Livia's image in people's minds.

Livia: Empress of Rome

Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

as a source of knowledge about the period of Herod's rule.

Ep 224: Barry Strauss on Ancient Rome’s Wars with Israel

Mentioned by

Naomi Fry

as a miniseries she watched as a child and the book she read in her late teens/early twenties.

From Critics at Large: The Modern-Day Fight for Ancient Rome

Mentioned by

Mark Plotkin

, who encourages listeners to visit amazonteam.org/nutmeg for references to it.

Plants of the Gods: S7E6. The Ethnobotany of the Spice Trade: How it Built the Modern World

Mentioned by

Naomi Fry

and

Alexandra Schwartz

as a source for their understanding of ancient Rome.

The Modern-Day Fight for Ancient Rome

Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

as one of the finest poets of the 20th century and author of 'I, Claudius' and 'Goodbye to All That'.

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

Gretchen Rubin

as a reread during her book tour.

More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles

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.

Recommended by

Ben Shapiro

as the best novel written about the Roman Empire.

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