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Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar (Extract)

June 27, 2024

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To coincide with the re-release of Dynasty in audiobook, now with Tom Holland himself narrating, we have the book’s introduction for you to enjoy. Dynasty, the sequel to Rubicon, is a dazzling...
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Books Referenced

The Annals

Author: Tacitus

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Context:

Explicitly named as 'a history that has been known since the 16th century as the Annals.' Described as Tacitus's 'final and greatest work' which focused on the dynasty of Augustus, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.

Lives of the Caesars (De Vita Caesarum)

Author: Suetonius

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Referenced as 'biographies of the emperors' written by Suetonius, 'a scholar and archivist in the imperial palace.' His 'life of Caligula' is specifically mentioned as 'the oldest extant one that we possess' about that emperor.