Histories (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161434712)

Histories is a historical work written by the Roman historian Tacitus, also known as Publius Cornelius Tacitus. It covers the period of the Roman Empire from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the year 96 AD, during the reign of Domitian. The book is divided into twelve books, and it is considered to be one of the most important historical sources for the period it covers.In Histories, Tacitus provides a detailed account of the political and military events that took place during the period, including the Year of the Four Emperors, the reigns of Vespasian and Titus, and the rise of Domitian. He also discusses the social and cultural aspects of the Roman Empire, including the role of women, the arts, and the religion of the people.The book is written in a literary style, with Tacitus using his skills as a writer to create vivid descriptions of the events and people he is writing about. He also includes speeches and conversations between characters to provide insight into their motivations and beliefs.Overall, Histories is an important historical work that provides a valuable insight into the Roman Empire during a key period of its history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or the Roman Empire.Covers Rome from 69 to 70 AD.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: P. Cornelius Tacitus
ISBN-10: 1161434712
ISBN-13: 9781161434712
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d