I, Claudius

About this book

Robert Graves presents imperial Rome through a fictional account written by Claudius himself. Dismissed by his relatives because of physical disabilities, Claudius observes a ruling family shaped by rivalry, ambition and the threat of poisoning.

The reigns of Augustus, Tiberius and Caligula become the setting for his precarious survival. His position at the edge of power offers an unusual view of those who wield it, before events bring him unexpectedly to the imperial throne.

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