It's been a while since I've made a post involving one of the Modern Library's books. I, Claudius is written as an autobiography of the emperor. In it, he claims to be "telling the truth" as opposed to all other books about the Caesars, which have to appease the royal families and courtiers who surround the emperors. Claudius writes his autobiography and hides it for future generations to find, so he can avoid input from those around him. Claudius battles with himself because he believes a monarchy is bad, yet he wants to rule. He is a good and benevolent king, which he feels is a disservice to his people because it makes them think a monarchy is a good thing.
This is an interesting book, especially if you have any interest in politics. It can be thought-provoking, although it certainly isn't life-changing. It isn't one of my favorites, but it is pretty good. Since it isn't very long, it is worth the time it takes to read.
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