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Book Review of Claudius the God

Claudius the God
Claudius the God
Author: Robert Graves
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Follow up to I, Claudius, this volume details his reign (41-54 A.D.) a welcome change from the chaos/bloody days of Caligula. Claudius worked to repair roads and accomplish other public improvements. He had a census conducted, and was always interested in maintaining the ability to feed some 6 million Roman citizens. Includes the conquest of Britain. Like many other leaders of the era, he was murdered by his family.