Biography
Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus wrote imperial biographies, including the Life of Julius Caesar. He preserves anecdote, scandal, public memory, and details that often illuminate Roman political culture.
Major Works
Reliability and Caution
Suetonius is rich in anecdote but not always analytical. He is best read for traditions, perceptions, habits, and remembered sayings rather than as a continuous political historian.
How Livarva Uses This Source
Livarva uses Suetonius especially for Caesar’s public image, omens, rumours, personal habits, and posthumous memory.