Suetonius The Lives of the Caesars

Experience the dramatic lives of the first Roman emperors with this masterful new English translation of Suetonius' renowned biography. Award-winning author and translator Tom Holland brings Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus's vivid account to life, offering an intimate and detailed portrait of the Caesars from AD 121.

About the Book:

Written from the heart of Rome, Suetonius's work places each emperor within the context of their predecessors, connecting their personalities to their policies. This translation delves into their triumphs, foreign policy crises, and personal scandals, revealing their tastes, foibles, and eccentricities. It provides an astonishingly immersive experience, offering a deeper understanding of the personal lives of the Caesars and how they shaped the vast Roman Empire.

Key Features:

• A new, spellbinding translation by Tom Holland.
• Detailed biographies of the twelve Caesars.
• Explores the connection between personality and policy in Roman leadership.
• Reveals intimate details of the emperors' lives, tastes, and scandals.
• Provides context for the Roman Empire's history and imagination.

Specifications:

• Author: Suetonius
• Translator: Tom Holland
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: March 26, 2026
• Page Count: 448 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
• Item Weight: 320 g
• ISBN-10: 0141980389
• ISBN-13: 978-0141980386

This edition is an essential read for anyone interested in Roman history, biography, and the enduring drama of power.