The Twelve Caesars

This paperback edition of "The Twelve Caesars" shows significant wear commensurate with its age. The cover has creases and edge wear, and the spine shows signs of use with visible binding. The pages are yellowed, typical of a book from this period, but remain legible and intact. There is no dust jacket as it is a paperback, and no inscriptions or library markings are present.

"The Twelve Caesars" by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus is a seminal work in classical literature, offering biographies of the first twelve rulers of the Roman Empire. This edition, published by Penguin Books in 1958, is a reprint of the 1957 translation by Robert Graves. Penguin Books, located in Harmondsworth, Middlesex, is renowned for making classic literature accessible. This paperback edition is part of the Penguin Classics series, recognized for its affordability and scholarly translations. Suetonius, a Roman historian, provides detailed and vivid accounts of emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian, offering insights into their personal lives and political machinations. This copy's condition reflects its age, with notable wear on the cover and spine, yet it remains intact for reading. This edition is a valuable piece for collectors of historical texts and those interested in Roman history.