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Tacitus, Annals XII: A Selection

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Tacitus, Annals XII: A Selection presents a gripping narrative of Roman imperial intrigue following Emperor Claudius's marriage to Agrippina. Over six volatile years, Agrippina amasses power and eliminates rivals, culminating in the murder of Claudius to secure her son Nero's rise. Tacitus vividly portrays the dangerous politics of a fragile leadership, marked by familial betrayals, manipulative freedmen, and submissive senators.
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This edition is ideal for students preparing for the OCR Latin AS and A-Level, classical scholars, and readers interested in Roman history and literature.

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"This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin AS and A-Level (Group 1) prescription of Tacitus Annals XII, 25-26, 41-43, 52-53, 56-59, 64-69, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction"--

The only exam-board approved book for OCR's Latin AS prescription of Tacitus, Annals XII.

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This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin AS and A-Level (Group 1) prescription of Tacitus Annals XII, 25-26, 41–43, 52–53, 56–59, 64–69. It provides the full Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary, along with a detailed introduction.

It is AD 48, and the emperor Claudius marries his fourth wife, Agrippina. Little does he know that over the next six years, she will build her power and destroy her opponents, until she is ready for her greatest crime – the murder of Claudius himself to enable the accession of her son Nero. Tacitus creates a gripping account of the struggle for power under a weak princeps, involving family rivals, scheming freedmen, and servile senators.

Supporting resources are available on the Companion Website.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350156388

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

  • Edited by Simon Allcock

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 136

About the Author

Simon Allcock is a Housemaster and teaches Classics at Wellington College, UK.

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