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Disturbing portrait of Roman Emperor Caligula's insanity.

Recommended for history enthusiasts who enjoy dark themes. This book offers a disturbing insight into the twisted mind of Emperor Caligula, known for his brutal, incestuous and insane reign over Rome. The author, Suetonius, provides a detailed account of Caligula's life and actions, which can be both fascinating and disturbing. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history, especially those who want to explore the darker side of the empire.

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ISBN: 9780141397924
Authors: Suetonius
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2015-02-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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'Because of his baldness and hairiness, he announced it was a capital offence for anyone either to look down on him as he passed or to mention goats in any context.'The biography of the brutal, crazed and incestuous Roman Emperor Caligula, who tried to appoint his own horse consul.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (c.70-130 CE)Suetonius's The Twelve Caesars is also available in Penguin Classics.
 

Disturbing portrait of Roman Emperor Caligula's insanity.

Recommended for history enthusiasts who enjoy dark themes. This book offers a disturbing insight into the twisted mind of Emperor Caligula, known for his brutal, incestuous and insane reign over Rome. The author, Suetonius, provides a detailed account of Caligula's life and actions, which can be both fascinating and disturbing. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history, especially those who want to explore the darker side of the empire.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.