Tacitus
The Histories (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540709
- author:
- Tacitus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 128 mm X 195 mm
- Genre:
- BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
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 work offers a cynical and powerful portrayal of the events that shaped the empire's destiny. The story begins with the devastating "Year of the Four Emperors", a period of intense conflict that saw the Roman Empire torn apart by civil war. Tacitus' account of this tumultuous time is both vivid and insightful, providing a unique window into the complexities of Roman politics and society. The ultimate triumph of Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian was short-lived, as further conflicts and disasters continued to challenge the foundations of Roman authority. This edition of The Histories has been substantially revised to reflect modern scholarship, and is accompanied by extensive historical and literary notes, as well as a helpful introduction and maps of the Roman Empire.
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