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1. 1. Lives of the Caesars

   

   "Lives of the Caesars" is a historical narrative that provides a detailed account of the personal and public lives of the first twelve Roman emperors, from Julius Caesar to Domitian. The author presents a vivid depiction of their character, behavior, appearance, and private lives, as well as their political actions, military exploits, and administrative policies. The book is a valuable source of information about the Roman Empire's early days, offering a unique perspective on the power, corruption, and extravagance of the Roman elite.

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2. 2. Julius Caesar

   

   A vivid, anecdote-rich biography tracing the rise, achievements, character, and downfall of Rome’s most famous statesman—from his aristocratic origins and early political maneuverings through his military triumphs in Gaul, his decisive crossing of the Rubicon, and his accumulation of supreme power as dictator—offering accounts of his public reforms, military genius, personal habits and vices, relationships, and the controversies that provoked senatorial opposition, culminating in his assassination and its immediate aftermath; the work blends administrative record with gossip and moralizing portraiture to explain both his immense popularity and the forces that led to his murder.

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