Storey, John
Tacitus, Annals XIV: A Selection
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350162358
- author:
- Storey, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 0.8 x 21.6 x 21.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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 account of Nero's decadence and cruelty, including the dramatic story of his mother Agrippina's attempted murder. Written in the early-2nd century CE, Annals XIV is a historical text that provides valuable context to the events described by Tacitus. The edition includes full Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary, as well as a detailed introduction covering the prescribed material for A-Level study. This OCR-endorsed edition is an ideal resource for students of Ancient History, providing supporting resources on the Companion Website.