Penguin Classics - Lives of the Later Caesars

Penguin Classics is one of the most iconic literary imprints in the world, renowned for its commitment to making high-quality literature accessible to a general audience. The brand was founded in the United Kingdom by Allen Lane and his brothers in 1935 under Penguin Books, with the Classics series launched in 1946. This specific edition, Lives of the Later Caesars, is part of a storied tradition of translations that includes primary historical texts presented with modern introductions and scholarly notes.

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As of the mid-2020s, Penguin Random House is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. This ownership structure places the brand under a German parent company headquartered in Gütersloh, while the Penguin Random House global headquarters remains in New York City. The brand continues to be a leader in the global publishing industry, maintaining its heritage of the iconic penguin logo and high editorial standards.