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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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as a source for their understanding of ancient Rome.

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


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as a historically inaccurate but fun story about the Julio-Claudian emperors.

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as a reread during her book tour.


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as the author of "I, Claudius", a book from which an excerpt was read at the beginning of the podcast.

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while discussing the Roman Empire and its rulers, comparing Augustus's reign to that of King Charles.

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as the best novel written about the Roman Empire.


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