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Claudius the God

by Robert Graves

Book 2 in the Claudius Series series.

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Claudius the God continues the fictional memoirs after Claudius becomes emperor. The novel follows his attempt to govern Rome through law, administration and public works while remaining dependent on freedmen, soldiers, informers and members of his own dangerous household. Its central events include the conquest of Britain, the scandals surrounding Messalina, the rise of Agrippina the Younger and the succession struggle that prepares the way for Nero.

Historical periods

Imperial Rome Julio-Claudian Dynasty Roman Conquest of Britain Reign of Claudius Roman Britain Reign of Nero

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Historical Sagas

Historical people

Nero37–68 Agrippina the Younger15–59 Claudius11 BCE–54 Britannicus41–55 Caratacus15–54 Vespasian9–79 Aulus Plautius6 BCE–57 Messalina20–48

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