From Augustus to Nero: An Intermediate Latin Reader
The reigns of the Julio-Claudian emperors were characterized by murder and debauchery. This book presents a narrative of these reigns, ranging from Augustus to Nero, with passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text accordingly exposes Augustus' adulterous affairs; the depraved Tiberius; the extravagance and madness of Caligula; the ineffective Claudius; and Nero's artistic pretensions. Featuring a comprehensive introduction, detailed notes and an appreciation of...
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Reader on the first five Roman emperors aimed at students who have completed an introductory Latin course.
Introduction; 1. Augustus; 2. Tiberius; 3. Caligula (Gaius); 4. Claudius; 5. Nero; Vocabulary.
