Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Tacitus, The Histories
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Works of Tacitus
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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The Annals and the Histories
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher:
ISBN: 9780852291634
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Tacitus: Histories Book I
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521578226
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : la
Pages : 342
Book Description
The first historical work by Rome's greatest historian, Tacitus' Histories hold a crucial place in the history of Latin literature. Book I covers the beginning of the infamous 'Year of the Four Emperors' (69 CE), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Galba, Otho, and Vitellius ride the currents of senatorial politics and military sedition to power, while the survivor Vespasian waits just off-stage. After a distinguished public career during the principates of Vespasian and his sons, Tacitus, in middle age, embarked on a historical narrative recording the seering events of the Rome of his youth. This edition provides a Latin text of Book I, a commentary accessible to students of intermediate level and above, and an introduction discussing historical, literary, and stylistic issues. The chance survival of three parallel accounts permits detailed analysis of Tacitus' selection and stylization of material.
The Complete Works of Tacitus
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher: Digireads.com Publishing
ISBN: 9781420947144
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Ancient Roman senator and historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus is known throughout Western history as one of the greatest historical writers of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He lived during the first century AD and was the son of a wealthy aristocratic family. Not much is known about his personal life; however, it is clear that both Tacitus and Pliny the Elder were acquaintances and even possibly childhood friends, though there is no substantial evidence to support this. Tacitus studied rhetoric in order to create a career in law and politics. He steadily rose throughout the ranks due to his strong speaking style and oration skills. However, his language skills did not stop with verbal speeches. He was also an accomplished writer who focused on the history of the Roman Empire. He created five works, "The Annals," "The Histories," "The Agricola," "The Germania," and "A Dialogue on Oratory." His works delve deep into the facts as he knew them, rarely ever embellishing history to create a story. He also stayed true to chronological order and laid history out in visible steps. It is also notable that Tacitus knew that his fellow politicians were corrupt; he believed that they gave up their strong voice in order to please a usually corrupt emperor. These five great works are brought together in this collection of "The Complete Works of Tacitus."
A Companion to Tacitus
Author: Victoria Emma PagánPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405190329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
A Companion to Tacitus brings much needed clarity and accessibility to the notoriously difficult language and yet indispensable historical accounts of Tacitus. The companion provides both a broad introduction and showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author. Tacitus is one of the most important Roman historians of his time, as well as a great literary stylist, whose work is characterized by his philosophy of human nature Encourages interdisciplinary discussion intended to engage scholars beyond Classics including philosophy, cultural studies, political science, and literature Showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author Clarifies and explains the notoriously difficult language of Tacitus Written and designed to prepare a new generation of scholars to examine for themselves the richness of Tacitean thought Includes contributions from a broad range of established international scholars and rising stars in the field
A Historical Commentary on Tacitus' Histories IV and V
Author: Guy Edward Farquhar ChilverPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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The Annals of Imperial Rome
Author: TacitusPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141904798
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Tacitus' Annals of Imperial Rome recount the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus up to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity he describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and the wars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies and murders that were part of imperial life. Despite his claim that the Annals were written objectively, Tacitus' account is sharply critical of the emperors' excesses and fearful for the future of Imperial Rome, while also filled with a longing for its past glories.
Agricola and Germania
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014045540X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Undeniably one of Rome's most important historians, Tacitus was also one of its most gifted. Ideal for college students, this newly revised edition of two seminal works on Imperial Rome is now available.
The Annals of Tacitus, Books 1-6
Author: Cornelius TacitusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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