The book "Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 08: Otho" by Suetonius is a unique work that tells about the reign of the Roman emperor Otho. Suitonius describes in detail the life and activities of Otto - his ceremonial accession to the throne, political reforms, international wars and death. The author reveals the internal motives and psychology of the emperor, his relations with the environment and the people. This book is not only a historical document, but also a valuable testimony about the period of the Roman Empire, which inspires research and reflection about power and human nature.