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Suetonius

The Twelve Caesars

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 121

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Essay Topics

1.

How does Suetonius’s personal background influence his writing in The Twelve Caesars?

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What are the characteristics of a virtuous ruler or a tyrant in The Twelve Caesars? Name specific examples.

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Are there any cases where Suetonius complicates his own categories of tyrant and virtuous ruler? If yes, how?