G Suetonius TranquillusGaius Suetonius Tranquillus (c. AD 69 - after AD 122) was a Roman historian and biographer who served as a secretary to the emperor Hadrian. His position within the imperial administration afforded him access to official records and correspondence, wich informed his historical writings. Suetonius is best known for The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, a work that combines political narrative with biographical detail to produce a vivid account of the early emperors. His approach, emphasising character and anecdote alongside public action, has had a lasting influence on the development of biographical history. Read More Read Less