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The Annals

By Tacitus
Series: Hackett Classics
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The Annals by Tacitus presents a detailed and powerful historical account of the Roman Empire, masterfully conveyed in Woodman's translation which preserves Tacitus' distinctive style. The work includes extensive notes and appendices, such as political, military, and geographical insights, imperial family trees, maps, and suggested further readings, providing valuable context and understanding of the period.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition is ideal for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Roman history, classical literature, and historical scholarship seeking an authoritative and richly annotated translation of Tacitus' work.

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A.J.Woodman's translation combines accuracy and Tacitean invention, masterfullyconveying Tacitus' distinctive and powerful manner of expression, and reflecting the best of current scholarship. No other translation captures more successfully the flavor, nuance, and power of Tacitus' greatest work.

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Woodman's translation masterfully conveys Tacitus' distinctive and powerful literary style and reflects the best of relevant current scholarship. His introduction provides a wealth of insight into the period about which Tacitus wrote, Tacitus himself, and the principles of translation that have shaped this rendering.

The Annals includes extensive notes; political, military, and geographical appendices; imperial family trees; suggested further readings; maps; and index.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Woodman's translation is acclaimed as the most sophisticated English version of Tacitus' Annals, capturing the literary style and artistry of the original. The introduction offers informative background on Tacitus and the translation approach, while annotations deepen understanding without disrupting the narrative flow. Supplementary materials such as maps, appendices, and further readings enhance the work's accessibility. Highly recommended for readers of all levels. – R. I. Curtis, CHOICE

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872205581

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 5 maps

Contributors:

  • Translated by A. J. Woodman

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 565.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 589g

Pages: 448

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics Tacitus

About the Author

A. J. Woodman is Basil L. Gildersleeve Professor of Classics, University of Virginia.

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