Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The lives of the twelve Caesars. Gift book bound in leather

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus — ancient Roman writer, historian, scholar-encyclopedist, personal Secretary of the Emperor Hadrian, best known for the collection of biographies "Life of the twelve Caesars"in Latin. Other works of Suetonius have been preserved only in fragments.

"The life of the twelve Caesars" is a monument of Roman literature, thanks to which a series of Roman emperors - Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Nero, Titus - from historical names were embodied in artistic images. The action of the book encompasses almost two centuries - from 80 BC to 96 ad, During this period Rome from a Republic became an Empire. With equal thoroughness, the author describes historical events and details from the life of the twelve Caesars, presents biographical information about each-from appearance and habits to participation in the most important events of Roman history. Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus - an ancient Roman writer who left a lot of valuable information…

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Back cover - made of genuine leather.

Bookend - silver.

Bleed - plated.

Embossed - gilt-and blind.

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