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Explore the monumental history of the Roman Empire with Tacitus' 'The Annals of Imperial Rome,' a seminal work celebrated for its scholarly depth and historical insight. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK, delivers Tacitus' compelling narrative of the Roman Empire from the time just before Augustus' death to the fall of Nero in AD 68.
In this captivating recount, Tacitus unearths the thrilling and often brutal life of the imperial era, depicting the reign of terror under Tiberius and the devastating Great Fire of Rome during Nero's rule. With a keen eye for the complex political landscape, Tacitus skillfully narrates the scandals, poisonings, coups, and rampant conspiracies that characterized Roman power struggles. His critical view of the emperors’ ruthlessness serves as both a cautionary tale and an acute observation of the decline of a once-great empire.
This edition, translated and introduced by the renowned scholar Michael Grant, renders Tacitus' poignant reflections in a way that resonates with modern readers. Grant’s translation captures the emotional depth and patriotic fervor of Tacitus, ensuring that the text maintains its thrilling quality while presenting a lucid understanding of Rome's impending doom.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by ancient Rome, 'The Annals of Imperial Rome' is an essential read. This beautiful edition offers 464 pages filled with the rich legacy of Roman history. If you enjoyed this classic, you may also appreciate Herodotus’ 'The Histories,' available in Penguin Classics.
Delivery Information: Your order will be dispatched within 1-3 business days, and delivery times may vary based on the destination, typically taking between 3-7 business days for standard shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140440607
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1963
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
His last work, regarded by many as the greatest work of contemporary scholarship, Tacitus' The Annals of Imperial Rome recount with depth and insight the history of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant.
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.
Michael Grant's translation vividly captures the emotional patriotism of Tacitus' moral tone, offset by a lucid understanding that Rome is doomed, and conveys with cinematic vigour the lives of the great Emperors who laid the foundations of modern Europe.
Tacitus (56-117) studied rhetoric in Rome and rose to eminence as a pleader at the Roman Bar. In 77 he married the daughter of Agricola, conqueror of Britain, of whom he later wrote a biography, Agricola. His other works, all available in Penguin Classics, include the Germania and the The Histories.
If you enjoyed The Annals of Imperial Rome, you might like Herodotus' The Histories, also available in Penguin Classics.
In this captivating recount, Tacitus unearths the thrilling and often brutal life of the imperial era, depicting the reign of terror under Tiberius and the devastating Great Fire of Rome during Nero's rule. With a keen eye for the complex political landscape, Tacitus skillfully narrates the scandals, poisonings, coups, and rampant conspiracies that characterized Roman power struggles. His critical view of the emperors’ ruthlessness serves as both a cautionary tale and an acute observation of the decline of a once-great empire.
This edition, translated and introduced by the renowned scholar Michael Grant, renders Tacitus' poignant reflections in a way that resonates with modern readers. Grant’s translation captures the emotional depth and patriotic fervor of Tacitus, ensuring that the text maintains its thrilling quality while presenting a lucid understanding of Rome's impending doom.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by ancient Rome, 'The Annals of Imperial Rome' is an essential read. This beautiful edition offers 464 pages filled with the rich legacy of Roman history. If you enjoyed this classic, you may also appreciate Herodotus’ 'The Histories,' available in Penguin Classics.
Delivery Information: Your order will be dispatched within 1-3 business days, and delivery times may vary based on the destination, typically taking between 3-7 business days for standard shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140440607
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1963
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
His last work, regarded by many as the greatest work of contemporary scholarship, Tacitus' The Annals of Imperial Rome recount with depth and insight the history of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant.
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.
Michael Grant's translation vividly captures the emotional patriotism of Tacitus' moral tone, offset by a lucid understanding that Rome is doomed, and conveys with cinematic vigour the lives of the great Emperors who laid the foundations of modern Europe.
Tacitus (56-117) studied rhetoric in Rome and rose to eminence as a pleader at the Roman Bar. In 77 he married the daughter of Agricola, conqueror of Britain, of whom he later wrote a biography, Agricola. His other works, all available in Penguin Classics, include the Germania and the The Histories.
If you enjoyed The Annals of Imperial Rome, you might like Herodotus' The Histories, also available in Penguin Classics.