Agrippina
Book description
Sister of Caligula. Wife of Claudius. Mother of Nero. The story of Agrippina, at the center of imperial power for three generations, is the story of the Julio-Claudia dynasty—and of Rome itself, at its bloody, extravagant, chaotic, ruthless, and political zenith.
In her own time, she was recognized as a…
Why read it?
1 author picked Agrippina as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you are looking for something slightly different than the standard historical biography, nobody writes about ancient Rome quite like Emma Southon does.
She manages to take everything you think you know, turn it on its head, and make you think about it in an entirely new way, all while cackling involuntarily so hard that you drop the book. Her biography of the empress Agrippina is simultaneously profane and hilarious while still managing to be erudite and authoritative.
She is a truly singular talent.
From Jane's list on amazing ancient women by amazing modern women.
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