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Rome753
The Twelve Caesars | Robert Graves
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"And if it came to his ears that influence was being used to acquit a criminal in some court or other, he would suddenly appear and address the jury either from the floor or the tribunal; asking them to remember the sanctity of the Law and their oath to uphold it, and the serious nature of the crime on which their verdict was required."
-Suetonius, "The Twelve Caesars"

Rome753 Suetonius is referring to Emperor Tiberius. 2d
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Rome753
The Twelve Caesars | Robert Graves
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"So long as my wits do not fail me, you can count on the consistency of my behavior; but I should not like you to set the precedent of binding yourselves to approve a man's every action; for what if something happened to alter that man's behavior?"
-Suetonius, "The Twelve Caesars"

Rome753 Suetonius is quoting Emperor Tiberius. The Senatr had proposed swearing an oath to automatically approve all that Tiberius said and did, both past and future. 4d
bibliothecarivs Great quote. I was raised to believe that some leaders were nearly perfect. They weren't, of course, and no one is. I now try to take a more realistic view of people I admire. 2d
Rome753 @bibliothecarivs Definitely good way to view leaders, with taking a more realistic approach. 2d
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RowReads1

On why America isn‘t Rome and why it matters. Mary Beard. https://youtu.be/EpFFyQ7rv8Q?si=oSDzAQIzL8j3pLIP

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MariaW
Caesar | Allan Massie
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This is an interesting narration of the life of Caesar in form of the memoirs of Decimus Brutus, one of his closests friends - and conspirator against him. Decimus describes the rise of Caesar and then the reasons why why he decides to act against him. The outside point of view is fascinating. And no, Decimus is not the „You too, child?“ Brutus, but his cousin.

Rome753 Sounds like an interested read. 6d
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MariaW
Caesar | Allan Massie
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Using my fancy bookmark. 💕💕💕

AnnCrystal 🤩👌🏼🆒🔖💝. (edited) 1w
julesG 😍 7d
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Rome753
The Twelve Caesars | Robert Graves
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Up next for reading

Bookwomble I remember loving this - I have the same Penguin edition 😊 2w
Rome753 @Bookwomble Very cool! It seems good so far. Really looking forward to it. 2w
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MittenGirlPeach
A Season for the Dead | David Hewson
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This book is just terrific; first in a series, and it‘s hitting all my spots: art, religion, Rome, fascinating characters.

Eddy says happy Caturday! A little breakfast in bed, play with a catnip toy, nap. Role model for us all.

TheBookHippie Awe!! 1mo
kspenmoll Hello Cute Eddy! (edited) 1mo
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MamaGina
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My confession actually…haven‘t been around here nearly enough!!! A couple of recent reads I‘ve enjoyed…📚🧡

LeahBergen Hello again! 1mo
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rwmg
Daughters of Rome | Kate Quinn
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Four female cousins and their relatives endure the Year of Four Emperors.

Thrills and spills as the four cousins navigate personal and political turmoil during this tumultuous year. Absolutely unputdownable.

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Butterfinger
Daughters of Rome | Kate Quinn
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Kate Quinn is becoming one of my all-time favorite historical fiction novelists. This one is about 4 cousins who try to stay out of the men fighting for their chance to be the next Caesar. Although they do realize they have to fight in their own unique way to save those they love. #Italy #Jubilee #FoodandLit #letterq #AtoZLitsy @Texreader @Catsandbooks

Texreader I‘ve really enjoyed her books too!! 2mo
Catsandbooks 👏🏼🇮🇹 2mo
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