Tacitus: Histories Book I

By Tacitus, W Hamilton 1878-1965 Fyfe, W. Hamilton Fyfe

Book Overview

As the first historical work by Rome's greatest historian, the Histories hold a crucial place in the study of Latin literature. Book I covers the beginning of the infamous Year of the Four Emperors (69 c.e.), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Its account of the ensuing power struggles is unmatched for detail and interest. This edition includes the Latin text and provides a complete commentary accessible to students of intermediate level as well as an extensive introduction discussing historical, literary and stylistic issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521578221
• ISBN13: 9780521578226
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"