Description: The emperor Claudius tells of his life during the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula and the events that led to his rise to power in a classic novel reconstructing ancient Rome.
Review Quotes: "One of the really remarkable books of our day, a novel of learning and imagination, fortunately conceived and brilliantly executed." --The New York Times
"Claudius unforgettably describes his imperial predecessors, famous and infamous, in Robert Graves's glorious evocation of decadent Ancient Rome." --Malcolm Burgess, The Guardian