Suetonius' Life of Julius Caesar (Part 2 of 3)

About Suetonius:
Suetonius (c. 69–122 CE) was a Roman historian and biographer best known for his biographies of "The Twelve Caesars". These are vivid portraits of Rome’s early emperors. Serving under the Emperor Hadrian, he had access to imperial archives. His works are a mix of gossip, scandal, and rich historical detail and have, for centuries, shaped modern views of ancient Roman society.

About Suetonius' Julius Caesar:
Suetonius’ biography of Julius Caesar offers both a dramatic and, at times, intimate portrayal of a pivotal figure in Rome’s history. He blends historical fact with scandalous anecdotes, illuminating Caesar’s ambition, charisma, and his ultimate downfall. The work shaped perceptions of Caesar for centuries, influencing literature, politics, and popular culture with its vivid storytelling and psychological insight.

Part 2 of 3.

Image:
"The Battle of Pharsalus and the Death of Pompey" (1455-60) by Marco del Buono

Music:
Ottorino Respighi, “Pini di Roma” (1925), The President's Own Marine Band,
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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