The Tragedy of the Caesars is a historical study by S. Baring-Gould that delves into the lives and characters of the emperors of the Julian and Claudian houses in ancient Rome. The book examines the reigns of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, and explores the factors that led to their rise to power, their successes and failures as rulers, and ultimately, their tragic downfalls. Baring-Gould provides detailed accounts...