Binding: Paperback
Description: He was atrocious in his brutality but his lechery was kept hidden In the end he erupted into an orgy of crime and ignominy alike Such is Tacitus obituary of Tiberius and he is no less caustic in his opinion of the weak and cuckolded Claudius and the 'artist Nero. The Annals is a gripping account of the Roman emperors who followed Augustus the founder of the imperial system and of the murders sycophancy plotting and oppression that marked this period in Rome. Tacitus provides the earliest and most detailed account of Boudicca's rebellion in Britain and his history also relates the great fire of Rome in the reign of Nero and the persecution of the Christians that followed. He deplores the depravity of the emperors whose behaviour he sees as proof of the corrupting force of absolute power. J. C. Yardley's translation is vivid and accurate and Anthony A. Barrett's introduction and notes provide invaluable historical and cultural context. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: The Annals The Reigns Of Tiberius Claudius And Nero
Author(s): Tacitus Cornelius
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192824219
Pages: 592 Pages, 3 Maps
Publication Date: 8/10/2008
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce