The Histories Of Caius Cornelius Tacitus: With Notes

By W. S. Tyler

Book Overview

The Histories of Caius Cornelius Tacitus is a book that contains the historical works of the Roman historian Tacitus. The book is edited by W. S. Tyler and includes notes to help readers better understand the context and meaning of the text. The Histories cover the period of the Roman Empire from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the end of the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD. The book provides a detailed account of the political and military events of the time, including the rise of the Flavian dynasty and the civil war that followed the death of Nero. The work is considered one of the most important sources for the history of the Roman Empire and provides insight into the political and social climate of the time. The notes by Tyler provide additional context and analysis to help readers understand the significance of the events described in the text. Overall, The Histories of Caius Cornelius Tacitus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and the politics of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163247987
• ISBN13: 9781163247983
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"