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See moreOffers a translation of one of the greatest accounts of ancient Rome. This title recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in AD 68.
This edition also contains a chronology, maps, a genealogy, suggested further reading and notes.
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Annals is presented in a compelling new translation by Cynthia Damon.
Tacitus' Annals recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity, Tacitus 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 Annals were written objectively, Tacitus' account is sharply critical of the emperors' excesses and expresses fear for the future of imperial Rome, whilst also being filled with a longing for its past glories.
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Annals by Tacitus is widely praised for its insight into the Roman Empire's complexities under the rule of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero. Many reviewers commend its meticulous historical detail and the author's analytical style, highlighting the vivid portrayal of the political intrigue and corruption of the era. The text is often noted for its critical eye and eloquent prose, providing a deeply engaging and informative read for those interested in classical history.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780140455649
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 November 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Cynthia Damon
- Introduction by Cynthia Damon
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 368g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Tacitus, born in about AD 56 in southern Gaul (modern Provence) under the emperor Nero, was probably the son of an equestrian. He enjoyed success as a both a politician and writer, publishing the Agricola (a biography of his father-in-law) and the Germania (an ethnographical study of the peoples of Germany) in 98. Today he is best known as a historian, the author of The Histories and the Annals. The culmination of Tacitus' public career was when he won the prestigious post of proconsul of Asia (112/13). He died at some point after 115 and probably lived into the reign of Hadrian, but there is no evidence for his later life or the date of his death. Cynthia Damon received her PhD from Stanford University and taught at Harvard University and at Amherst College before moving to the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of The Mask of the Parasite, a commentary on Tacitus' Histories 1, and, with Will Batstone, Caesar's Civil War.
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