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The biography explores the intriguing life of Claudius, the fourth Roman emperor, who ruled from AD 41 to 54. Born in Roman Gaul, he was the first emperor not born in Italy, yet he had Sabine ancestry. His early life was marked by physical disabilities that led to family ostracism and exclusion from public office until he became consul alongside his nephew, Caligula. The narrative delves into his unexpected rise to power and the complexities of his character, providing insights into the Julio-Claudian dynasty's dynamics.
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Claudius, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus
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- 2022
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- Title
- Claudius
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 54
- ISBN13
- 9781006025815
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography explores the intriguing life of Claudius, the fourth Roman emperor, who ruled from AD 41 to 54. Born in Roman Gaul, he was the first emperor not born in Italy, yet he had Sabine ancestry. His early life was marked by physical disabilities that led to family ostracism and exclusion from public office until he became consul alongside his nephew, Caligula. The narrative delves into his unexpected rise to power and the complexities of his character, providing insights into the Julio-Claudian dynasty's dynamics.