The Histories Of Tacitus
Download The Histories Of Tacitus full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free The Histories Of Tacitus ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
The Annals; The Histories
Author | : P. Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : 9780852291634 |
History After Liberty
Author | : Tom Strunk |
Publisher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 047213020X |
Examines Tacitus' understanding of political liberty through his portrayals of Roman emperors and senators
Tacitus: Histories Book I
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.
The Complete Works of Tacitus
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."
The Annals of Imperial Rome
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.
The History of Make-Believe
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
A Most Dangerous Book
Author | : Christopher B. Krebs |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2011-05-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0393062651 |
Traces the five-hundred year history and wide-ranging influence of the Roman historian's unflattering book about the ancient Germans that was eventually extolled by the Nazis as a bible.
A Companion to Tacitus
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
The Works of Tacitus. the Oxford Translation, Rev. with Notes ..
Author | : Cornelius Tacitus |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics Trade Press |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2018-11-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780353007949 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.