The Lives of the Caesars include the biographies of Julius Caesar and the eleven subsequent emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitelius, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian. Suetonius composed his material from a variety of sources, without much concern for their reliability. His biographies consist the ancestry and career of each emperor in turn; however, his interest is not so much analytical or historical, but anecdotal and salacious which gives rise to a lively and provocative succession of portraits. The account of Julius Caesar does not simply mention his crossing of the Rubicon and his assassination, but draws attention to his dark piercing eyes and attempts to conceal his baldness. The Live of Caligula presents a vivid picture of the emperor's grotesque appearance, his waywardness, and his insane cruelties.

The format and style of Suetonius' Lives of the Caesars was to set the tone for biography throughout western literature - his work remains thoroughly readable and full of interest.

The eBook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools and navigation features: Find the eBook on VitalSource.

ABOUT THE SERIES

For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Contents
Introduction
Note on the Text and Translation
Select Bibliography
Chronology
Maps
LIVES OF THE CAESARS
The Deified Julius Caesar
The Deified Augustus
Tiberius
Caligula
The Deified Claudius
Nero
Galba
Otho
Vitellius
The Deified Vespasian
The Deified Titus
Domitian
Family Tree of the Julio-Claudians
Explanatory Notes
Glossary
Index of Proper Names
General Index

Suetonius

Translated with introduction and notes by Catharine Edwards, Department of Classics, University of Bristol.