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The Twelve Caesars (audiobook) By Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, Charlton Griffin

From the dignified grace of Augustus to the cruel debauchery of Nero, this history chronicles all the vices and virtues of the first twelve rulers of Imperial Rome. "The Twelve Caesars" was written based on the information of eyewitnesses and public records. It conveys a very accurate picture of court life in Rome and contains some of the raciest and most salacious material to be found in all of ancient literature. The writing is clear, simple and easy to understand, and the numerous anecdotes of juicy scandal, bitter court intrigue and murderous brigandage easily hold their own against the most spirited content of today's tabloids. The biographies and periods of reign are: Julius Caesar (dictatorship: 46 B.C. – 44 B.C.), Augustus (31 B.C. – A.D. 14), Tiberius (14 – 37), Caligula (37 – 41), Claudius (41 – 54), Nero (54 – 68), Otho (68 – 69), Galba (69), Vitellius (69), Vespasian (69 – 79), Titus (79 – 81) and Domitian (87 – 96). Like no other work before or since, "The Twelve Caesars" has continued to shock, titillate and entertain audiences for 2,000 years.

About the Author

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (circa A.D. 69 – circa 140) was the son of a Roman knight, a military tribune attached to the 13th Legion. Not much is known about Suetonius. He was a friend of Pliny the Younger and accompanied him to Bithynia when Pliny was governor there. Pliny recommended his services to the Emperor Trajan. He practiced law for a time, though shunning politics, and managed to obtain an important position as chief secretary to Trajan's heir, Hadrian. Much of the material Suetonius utilized was a result of his access to court records and private correspondence. Sometime during the Emperor Hadrian's reign, (A.D. 117 – 138), he and a group of officials were dismissed for improper court etiquette in the presence of the Empress Sabina while the Emperor was absent in Britain. Suetonius was the author of many historical and social works, however, except for "The Twelve Caesars", none have survived beyond fragments of one of his other books, the "Lives of Illustrious Romans."

Charlton Griffin is one of the great readers of our time. His classical theatre training combined with his wonderful, incisive interpretations of great literature make him a unique talent. Mr. Griffin's vocal performance is vibrant, soothing, compelling, and hypnotic. Among other honors, he has twice received the Audie Award for Classic Fiction.

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