Suetonius "The Twelve Caesars"If a friend asked me to tell him if it is worth reading Suetonius's book "The Twelve Caesars", I would say yes. This book, although old, is still very interesting and informative today. It is important to note, however, that the writing style of Suetonius's day was very different from ours. Some readers might be confused and exasperated by Suetonius's diction and syntax. He uses very long expressions and details to describe people and events that may not even be necessary to describe. But it is because of this extreme attention to detail that it is important to read "The Twelve Caesars." Even if you don't like Suetonius's style, you have to admit that he achieved his goal of adequately exploring the lives of these 12 men. He wrote more than an adequate biography; he wrote an exquisite history of a very important period in the Roman world. Suetonius wrote with such precision that many historians today use his writings to describe the lives of the Caesars. Before reading the book, I have to admit that I didn't know much about the Caesars who ruled Rome. I had only heard of Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus, and between the two I only had a vague idea of ​​what they did. Now, after reading “The Twelve Caesars,” I have a much clearer understanding of who these men were and what they did. Each of them had a different impact on the world, and some of their decisions still resonate in the modern world. Suetonius allowed me to better understand the Caesars and Rome. The two Caesars that caught my attention the most were Augustus and Gaius. These two represent a stark contrast between the rulers of Rome. One was a visionary and a leader, the other was a crazy megalomaniac. Suetonius did a good job describing not only the men and their actions, but also how those actions affected the Romans and the world. All of these men were important and influential, but Suetonius' description of these two men caught my attention. What impressed me most about the book was the incredible detail he used to describe people, places, events and things. As I said, some people may find all these details tedious. However, I think it was important to have such details to paint an accurate picture of ancient Rome..