Description
Robert Graves's masterful historical novel, "I, Claudius," unfolds as the autobiography of the Roman Emperor Claudius, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the treacherous world of imperial Rome. From his humble beginnings, Claudius navigates a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, ambition, and betrayal, meticulously detailing the machinations of those who sought power. The narrative is dominated by the calculating influence of Livia, Augustus's wife, whose schemes cast a long shadow over the lives and deaths of those around her. Through Claudius's eyes, readers witness the rise and fall of emperors, the constant threat of assassination, and the desperate struggle for survival within the heart of the Roman Empire.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1989
468 pages
ISBN: 9780679724773
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Details
First Published
1934
Language
eng
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