The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 07: Galba by Suetonius
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| Author | Suetonius, 69?-122? |
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| Editor | Forester, Thomas |
| Translator | Thomson, Alexander, M.D. |
| Title | The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 07: Galba |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 07: Galba" by Suetonius is a historical account written in the early 2nd century AD, focusing on the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Galba. This work is part of a larger collection that chronicles the lives of the first twelve emperors of Rome, aiming to provide insights into their characters, actions, and the political dynamics of their times. In this particular volume, Suetonius presents a detailed account of Galba's rise to power following Nero's demise, highlighting his noble lineage, significant military achievements, and the peculiar omens that foretold his reign. The narrative describes Galba's initial popularity but increasingly points out his severe governance, austere nature, and inability to maintain the favor of the legions, leading to his eventual downfall and assassination. Suetonius delves into both his political decisions and personal life, portraying Galba as a complex figure shaped by ambition, fortune, and misfortune, ultimately illustrating how these factors influenced his brief and tumultuous reign over the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. |
| Subject | Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6392 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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