The Lives Of The Caesars

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, born around AD 69, was a Roman historian and biographer known for his accounts of early emperors. He held important administrative roles, including secretary to Emperor Hadrian. His connections with figures like Pliny the Younger gave him access to valuable imperial resources. Suetonius's most famous work, The Twelve Caesars, details the lives of Julius Caesar and the first eleven Roman emperors. The book mixes historical facts with personal anecdotes, making it engaging and accessible. His style influenced later biographers and historians for centuries. In addition to The Twelve Caesars, Suetonius wrote on Roman culture, politics, and literature, though much of it is lost. His surviving works provide unique insights into the Roman Empire and its leaders. Suetonius remains a key figure in the study of ancient history and biography.