In this course, we will look at the development of Latin biography through the works of Cornelius Nepos and Suetonius, its place in the Roman intellectual tradition, and its interaction with the evolving ideologies of the Roman Empire. Latin biography combines insightful political history, scintillating tales of decadence and debauchery at the Roman imperial court, and intriguing meditations on tyranny. Through reading and interpreting these texts with attention to structure, style, and content, this course also develops the advanced student’s Latin.