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1) I, Claudius
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English
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“One of the really remarkable books of our day”—the story of the Roman emperor on which the award-winning BBC TV series was based (The New York Times).
Once a rather bookish young man with a limp and a stammer, a man who spent most of his time trying to stay away from the danger and risk of the line of ascension, Claudius seemed an unlikely candidate for emperor. Yet, on the death of Caligula, Claudius...
Once a rather bookish young man with a limp and a stammer, a man who spent most of his time trying to stay away from the danger and risk of the line of ascension, Claudius seemed an unlikely candidate for emperor. Yet, on the death of Caligula, Claudius...
2) I, Claudius
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English
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Tracing the lives of several early Roman emperors, showing the ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool, yet whom prophecies have foretold will one day rule Rome.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
An epic tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue, the Emmy-winning BBC series is one of the most popular and acclaimed dramas in Masterpiece Theatre history. Based on the novels by Robert Graves, spanning the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. Episodes include: A Touch of Murder, Waiting in the Wings, What Shall We Do About Claudius?, Poison is Queen, Some Justice, plus extended versions of episodes one and two, and bonus features....
4) I, Claudius: from the autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, born 10 B.C., murdered and deified A.D. 54
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English
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The emperor Claudius tells of his life during the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula and the events that led to his rise to power in a classic novel reconstructing ancient Rome.
6) I, Claudius: from the autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, born B.C. X, murdered and diefied A.D. LIV
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1934]
Language
English
Description
Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D.
8) I, Claudius: from the autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, born B.C. 10, murdered and deified A.D. 54
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Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
1961.
Language
English
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