66 results for 'Tacitus'

Tacitus' Annals is a seminal work of history that has shaped our understanding of first-century C.E. Rome. This volume provides a detailed analysis of the reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero, as...

Tacitus' Annals XIV provides a comprehensive understanding of the late Roman Empire through its meticulous commentary and vocabulary. This edition is supplemented by an introduction that offers a...

Tacitus is widely regarded as ancient Rome's greatest historian, and his account of the Roman Empire in the first century AD has had a profound impact on our understanding of Rome and its emperors...

Tacitus' Annals XII: A SelectionExplore the intricate web of power and ambition in ancient Rome with this OCR-endorsed edition, covering the Latin AS and A-Level prescription of Tacitus' Annals XII...

Tacitus' Annals XIV: A Selection provides a unique insight into the reigns of Roman Emperors Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero. This selection from Book 14 of Tacitus' work offers a memorable...

Tacitus' Annals IV: A Selection by Robert Cromarty is an OCR-endorsed publication for AS and A-Level students. This book provides full Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary, along with a detailed...

Tacitus' Histories I: A Selection provides a comprehensive introduction to the Roman Empire's tumultuous period following Nero's death in AD 69. This endorsed publication from OCR and Bloomsbury...

Cornelii Taciti Historiarum libriA collection of historical writings by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, one of the most important historians of Roman Antiquity.Published in 1911, this edition features...

The Annals I: A Selection by Cornelius Tacitus is a comprehensive Latin text with commentary and vocabulary, covering the transition from Augustus to Tiberius' principate. This publication provides...

Tacitus and the Tacitean Tradition by Torrey James Luce and Anthony John Woodman explores the work of Tacitus in its historical and literary context, shedding light on how his text was interpreted...

The fourth book of Tacitus' Annals is widely regarded as one of the author's finest works. This edition presents an improved text of Annals IV, accompanied by detailed explanations of the challenges...

The Agricola and Germania of Tacitus is a reprint of the original work first published in 1869. This collection of writings by Alfred J. Brodribb and W.J. Church provides a historical insight into...

Tacitus' Agricola is a literary masterpiece that combines penetrating political history with gripping military narrative. Written by ancient Rome's greatest historian, this biography poses...

Tacitus' Annals Book XV offers a unique glimpse into the Roman Empire's survival under Nero's rule. This graphic narrative provides valuable insights into the imperial system, including the infamous...

The Annales by Tacitus presents a comprehensive account of the Roman Empire's history from 30 B.C. to 476 A.D. This volume is part of the renowned Oxford Classical Texts series, known for its...

Tacitus' Histories Book I is a foundational work in Latin literature, offering a unique perspective on the tumultuous events that shaped Rome's imperial era. This edition presents the original Latin...

The Annals of Tacitus: Book 11 by Tacitus This edition of Book 11, the first scholarly treatment in English for over a hundred years, provides a comprehensive introduction, newly-edited Latin text...

This selection from Tacitus' Histories I provides an intermediate-student edition of a concise extract from the original text. The focus is on sections 4 to 44, including Latin text with accompanying...

The Annals of Imperial Rome by Tacitus is a comprehensive history of the Roman Empire during the first century AD, covering the years from shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in...

Tacitus: The Histories, Books I-III by Cornelius Tacitus The Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus is renowned for his concise and insightful writing style. In this selection of the first three books of...

Cornelius Tacitus' works offer valuable insights into ancient history and culture. Two significant texts are "The Agricola" and "The Germania", written by Tacitus himself, an ancient Roman Senator...

The Annals by Cornelius Tacitus A masterful translation that brings to life the distinctive style and power of one of Rome's greatest historians. This edition features an introductory essay,...

Tacitus: A Paramount Historian of the Roman Empire Born in AD 55, 56, or 57, Tacitus went on to become one of Rome's most renowned historians. His life was marked by various roles, including orator,...

Tacitus is one of Rome's most renowned historians. Born around 55-57 AD, he lived until about 120 AD and left an indelible mark on our understanding of the Roman Empire. Throughout his life, Tacitus...

Gnaeus Julius Agricola was a man fated for conquest and tied to the island of Britannia. He commanded military forces during the revolt of Boudicca, later led a legion against the Brigantes, and...

Cornelius Tacitus' Agricola and Germany is a seminal work of ancient Roman history that offers a unique insight into the lives of Rome's most feared enemies, the Germans. Written in AD 98, this...

A lively new translation of Cornelius Tacitus' history of three of Rome's most memorable emperors. Tacitus writes caustically of the brutal and lecherous Tiberius, the weak and cuckolded Claudius,...

The Annals and Histories by Tacitus is a comprehensive account of the Roman Empire's history from AD 14 to 96. Written in a masterful style, this work provides an intimate view of the empire's inner...

Tacitus is the paramount historian of the early Roman empire. Born around 55-57 AD and living until about 120 AD, he left an indelible mark on our understanding of this pivotal period.His life was...

The Histories is a rich and complex narrative of the Roman Empire's tumultuous past, marked by war, civil strife, and periods of relative peace. Written by the renowned historian Cornelius Tacitus,...

This edited text of Agricola by Cornelius Tacitus is designed to challenge learners who have completed a basic course in Latin. It features historical and grammatical notes, a combination...

The Teutonic Bible is a comprehensive guide to Heathenry, Germanic neo-paganism. It brings together key texts and practices from this modern pagan tradition, including the Poetic Edda's mythological...

This book presents a narrative of the Julio-Claudian emperors' reigns from Augustus to Nero, featuring passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text explores the personal...

Messalina: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Scandalous EmpressThis is the story of Messalina, one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world. According to historical accounts, she...

Writing Ancient History: An Introduction to Classical Historiography by Luke Pitcher offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the practice of writing history in ancient times.This textbook...

A new translation of Tacitus's Annals brings to life a pivotal account of Roman history. Written in vivid intensity, this work recounts the key events from shortly before Augustus's death to Nero's...

Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, known as Pliny the Younger, was a Roman lawyer, author and magistrate. His uncle, Pliny the Elder, played an important role in his upbringing.Pliny the Younger wrote...

The Letters of the Younger Pliny offers a unique glimpse into life in Imperial Rome through the personal letters of Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, better known as Pliny the Younger.Written to a...

Agricola, Germany, and Dialogue on Orators is a collection of three works by Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus. These short pieces provide valuable insights into Rome's conquest of Britain, the...

The History Makers explores who writes about the past and how the biases of certain storytellers influence our ideas about history today. This inquiry delves into the published works and private...

The Roman Historians by Ronald Mellor provides an in-depth examination of the major Roman historians and their biographies. This book explores how Roman historical writing was regarded as a literary...

Boudicca's Vengeance: A Queen's Fight for Her Realm by Richard Scholefield tells the story of Boudicca's campaign to reclaim her kingdom after it was cruelly taken from her by the occupying Roman...

A detailed first-hand account of the early Roman Empire, "The Annals" chronicles the history of the Roman Empire from 14 A.D. to 68 A.D. Written by Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman Senator, it provides a...

The Roman Way by Edith Hamilton A vivid portrayal of Roman civilization, this history draws on the greatest writers of the age to reveal the spirit and life of ancient Rome. Cicero's letters,...

The Agricola and the Germania is a unique and fascinating account of the Roman occupation of Britain and the German tribes. Written by Tacitus, this book offers a detailed and insightful look at the...

A New Latin Syntax by E.C. Woodcock provides a comprehensive historical account of the chief Latin construction. The book is structured into 25 chapters that can be used as a progressive revision...

Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni is a narrative biography that tells the inspiring true story of Boudicca. In 43 CE, the Roman conquest of Britannia seemed all but certain, until a chance...

Greek and Roman Historians: A New Approach to Ancient Sources Michael Grant's study offers a fresh perspective on the work of ancient historians such as Herotudus, Tacitus and Thucydides. By...

The Romans in Scotland and the Battle of Mons Graupius by Simon Forder explores one of history's most enduring mysteries: what really happened at the final battle between Roman forces and the...

Chronicle of the Roman Emperors is a comprehensive history of the rulers of imperial Rome, presented in a clear and authoritative manner. The book uses timelines and visual aids to provide a concise...

Eric Adler's groundbreaking study explores how ancient Roman historians portrayed foreigners and presented criticisms of their own society. By examining speeches attributed to non-Roman leaders,...

The Cambridge Latin Anthology is an ideal resource for GCSE students studying Latin. This comprehensive anthology features eight sections of adapted prose from renowned Roman authors, including...

A comprehensive collection of major literary criticism texts in translation, including Aristotle's Poetics and Horace's Art of Poetry. This work provides an accessible introduction to key concepts in...

The Histories by Tacitus recounts the tumultuous year of AD 68, when Nero's death marked the end of one dynasty and four new emperors emerged in quick succession. Based on authoritative sources, this...

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Historians by Andrew Feldherr provides an in-depth exploration of the key themes and developments within the field of Roman historiography. This comprehensive...

London: The Autobiography brings to life the extraordinary story of the capital city through the eyes of those who lived it. From Roman times to the 21st century, Londoners and visitors have shared...

Gnaeus Julius Agricola's legacy is shrouded in mystery. As commander of the Praetorian Guard for Emperor Caesar Augustus, he played a pivotal role in Roman history. This biography delves into the...

The Greek and Roman Historians provides an in-depth exploration of how history was conceived and practiced from Homer to the writers of the Roman Empire. This volume examines the development of...

Translated into English for the first time, Historiae - The Histories Bilingual Parallel Text brings to life the works of Publius Cornelius Tacitus in both Latin and English. This bilingual parallel...

The Roman Invasion of Britain: A New Perspective In 55 and 54 BCE, Julius Caesar led two expeditions to Britain, but his account suggests that he was motivated by more than just a desire for conquest...

The Year of the Four Emperors AD 68 marked the end of one dynasty and the beginning of a tumultuous period in Roman history. With Nero's death, Rome was left without an heir, sparking a bloody power...

A collection of selections from the works of Seneca, this reader showcases the philosopher's versatility and literary style. Spanning prose and tragedy, the readings offer insight into Seneca's role...

Twelve Voices from Greece and Rome explores the enduring ideas and concerns that underpin Western civilization. This book brings together twelve influential authors from ancient Greece and Rome,...

Seneca's profound meditations on death and dying are gathered in this volume for the first time. Edited and translated by James S. Romm, "How to Die" presents a provocative thinker who speaks with...

The Revival of Stoicism in Northern Europe: Rubens and Lipsius In 16th-century Flemish intellectual life, two influential figures intertwined their careers. Justus Lipsius' revival of Roman Stoicism...

Tiberius: The Life and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Second Emperor by Charles River. The Roman Empire was home to many rulers who shaped its history, but few are as overlooked as Tiberius. Born in 42...