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Palatine
Book • 2023
Palatine offers an alternative perspective on the Julio-Claudian dynasty by focusing on the Vitellii family, who rose to prominence in imperial Rome.
The book explores the intricate politics and personal lives of figures like Lucius and Aulus Vitellius, set against the backdrop of the Julio-Claudian emperors from Augustus to Nero.
Stothard's narrative is engaging and vivid, highlighting both the grandeur and the darker aspects of Roman imperial life.
The book explores the intricate politics and personal lives of figures like Lucius and Aulus Vitellius, set against the backdrop of the Julio-Claudian emperors from Augustus to Nero.
Stothard's narrative is engaging and vivid, highlighting both the grandeur and the darker aspects of Roman imperial life.
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