The New Statesman’s ultimate beach reads
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Beach Reads: Emperors and Scandals
This chapter explores unique beach reads, particularly Suetonius' 'The Lives of the Caesars,' which combines literature with historical insight into ancient Roman emperors. The discussion also includes a contemporary biography of Prince Andrew, drawing parallels between past and present scandals and the moral complexities of governance.
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