The Augusta

there is a novelist called allan massie who has wrote a book on caligula, it paints him in a different light than the usual "madman" one, he has also written books on caesar, augustus and tiberius, they are all very interesting books and stick very closely to the truth maximus For a serious treatment from exactly the standpoint Paulinus wished - try Balsdon's Emperor Gaius Pretty old now, I admit, as it was written in the 30s (off the top of my head - not sitting by my bookcase at the mo) but may well still be in print. Sorry if this has been covered before - I've only just joined.

Salvete - quick greeting, as I'm new. I will be recording this new helping of togas on TV, but I have to say, from the trailer shown - the usual portrayal of Nero wandering in diaphanous draperies, plucking his lyre - I am not holding out too great a hope. However, I should not judge before I've seen it. The voiceover commentary did say it was going to be 'the true story of Nero'. Fingers crossed. BTW: There have been some fascinating posts on this thread and I have enjoyed reading all your discussions, especially the ones about Augustus. I'll look forward to joining you all very shortly and putting in my two asses worth.