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Violence
Some
Roman warfare, executions, and gladiatorial violence throughout
Language
Some
Some explicit historical language and frank discussion of sexual matters
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit descriptions of Messalina's notorious sexual behavior; Roman sexuality discussed frankly and in detail
Substance Use
Some
Drinking, feasting, and poison references central to court intrigue
Emotional Intensity
Some
Political paranoia, betrayal, and the corrupting weight of imperial power
What this book is about
The sequel to I, Claudius follows Emperor Claudius through his ambitious military campaigns — including the conquest of Britain — while his young wife Messalina's increasingly scandalous and politically lethal behavior brings crisis to the imperial court and threatens everything Claudius has built.
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Explicit sexual content
Roman violence
Moral corruption of power
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