I, Claudius/Claudius the God

The first-person voice makes the political machinations feel personal and immediate. I wonder what inspired the choice to have Claudius tell his own story like this.

His vulnerabilities and cleverness made him relatable, but his actions often had dark consequences. Am I the only one who found myself rooting for him?

The book blends historical fact with creative storytelling. I'm curious how much is based on records versus Graves's imagination.