Robert Graves' stand-alone sequel to "I, Claudius" poses significant philosophical and sociological questions about power and people. As Rome begins its inevitable decline, the stuttering, crippled, bookish nobleman Claudius has somehow survived the purges and achieved the throne. Told in the style of a secret diary, "Claudius the God" chronicles his experiences as a ruler, his musings on philosophical matters regarding the governance of Rome, and the nature of managing a general populous. Raising intelligent and thought ...
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Robert Graves' stand-alone sequel to "I, Claudius" poses significant philosophical and sociological questions about power and people. As Rome begins its inevitable decline, the stuttering, crippled, bookish nobleman Claudius has somehow survived the purges and achieved the throne. Told in the style of a secret diary, "Claudius the God" chronicles his experiences as a ruler, his musings on philosophical matters regarding the governance of Rome, and the nature of managing a general populous. Raising intelligent and thought-provoking issues, the likeable yet formidable Claudius reflects on whether his society would benefit from practices such as free rule and the possibilities of reviving the Republic. Peopled by compelling historical figures such as his wife, the debauched Empress Messalina; the scheming, roguish Herod Agrippa; and the devious Empress Livia, "Claudius the God" combines first-rate historical fiction with a timely discussion of the virtues of freedom versus the stability of centralized government.
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Thanks for Claudius the God. It completes the set that follows in toto the dvd set of I claudius.
JIM12
Apr 22, 2010
Claudius the God
This was the sequel to 'I claudius' by Robert Graves. This was combined in the 'I Cludius' british TV special years ago.
As with I Cludius it presents itself as the Roman Emperor Cludius writing in his private journal about what transpires during hie reign.
This is a classic. It is well written by a great writter. Anyone who has studied this period will find this totally believeable. Except that we know better you would think this was an actual first person account.
As with all good historical novels you will learn a great deal by reading this and have en enjoyable time doing so.
