Tacitus, The Histories
Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1912 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1912 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2019-11-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
"Tacitus: The Histories, Volumes I and II" by Cornelius Tacitus (translated by W. Hamilton Fyfe). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author | : Holly Haynes |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2003-12-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0520236505 |
"In The History of Make-Believe, Holly Haynes acutely queries the relationship of historiography, historical reality, and symbolic representations of lived historical processes. This is a serious book, informed by wide reading, and full of startlingly original insights on some of the most prominent and significant themes in Tacitus’s works. Indeed, it deserves close attention by anyone interested in the political and social strategies of high Imperial Rome."—T. Corey Brennan, author of The Praetorship in the Roman Republic "In Tacitus the historical truth is conveyed in literary truth-telling. Instead of leaving the two separated as we do, Holly Haynes shows that Tacitus put them together in what she calls the combination ‘make-believe.’ Her book shines with originality and intelligence while opening the way to Tacitus’s canny wisdom."—Harvey Mansfield, author of Machiavelli's Virtue
Author | : P. Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : 9780852291634 |
Author | : Tacitus |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 1973-07-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0141904798 |
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.
Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : Digireads.com Publishing |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 2013-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781420947144 |
Ancient Roman senator and historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus is known throughout Western history as one of the greatest historical writers of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He lived during the first century AD and was the son of a wealthy aristocratic family. Not much is known about his personal life; however, it is clear that both Tacitus and Pliny the Elder were acquaintances and even possibly childhood friends, though there is no substantial evidence to support this. Tacitus studied rhetoric in order to create a career in law and politics. He steadily rose throughout the ranks due to his strong speaking style and oration skills. However, his language skills did not stop with verbal speeches. He was also an accomplished writer who focused on the history of the Roman Empire. He created five works, "The Annals," "The Histories," "The Agricola," "The Germania," and "A Dialogue on Oratory." His works delve deep into the facts as he knew them, rarely ever embellishing history to create a story. He also stayed true to chronological order and laid history out in visible steps. It is also notable that Tacitus knew that his fellow politicians were corrupt; he believed that they gave up their strong voice in order to please a usually corrupt emperor. These five great works are brought together in this collection of "The Complete Works of Tacitus."
Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780521578226 |
The first historical work by Rome's greatest historian, Tacitus' Histories hold a crucial place in the history of Latin literature. Book I covers the beginning of the infamous 'Year of the Four Emperors' (69 CE), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Galba, Otho, and Vitellius ride the currents of senatorial politics and military sedition to power, while the survivor Vespasian waits just off-stage. After a distinguished public career during the principates of Vespasian and his sons, Tacitus, in middle age, embarked on a historical narrative recording the seering events of the Rome of his youth. This edition provides a Latin text of Book I, a commentary accessible to students of intermediate level and above, and an introduction discussing historical, literary, and stylistic issues. The chance survival of three parallel accounts permits detailed analysis of Tacitus' selection and stylization of material.
Author | : Bernard William Henderson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Timothy Joseph |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2012-07-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9004229043 |
This book considers the Roman historian Tacitus’ (c. 55 – c. 120 C.E.) use of the language and narrative techniques of the epic poets, in particular Virgil and Lucan, for his presentation of the Roman civil wars of 68–70 C.E. in the Histories.
Author | : Victoria Emma Pagán |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 619 |
Release | : 2012-01-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1405190329 |
A Companion to Tacitus brings much needed clarity and accessibility to the notoriously difficult language and yet indispensable historical accounts of Tacitus. The companion provides both a broad introduction and showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author. Tacitus is one of the most important Roman historians of his time, as well as a great literary stylist, whose work is characterized by his philosophy of human nature Encourages interdisciplinary discussion intended to engage scholars beyond Classics including philosophy, cultural studies, political science, and literature Showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author Clarifies and explains the notoriously difficult language of Tacitus Written and designed to prepare a new generation of scholars to examine for themselves the richness of Tacitean thought Includes contributions from a broad range of established international scholars and rising stars in the field