Tacitus: The Sixth Book Of The Annals (1878) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165076451)

Tacitus: The Sixth Book Of The Annals (1878) is a historical book written by the Roman historian Tacitus, also known as Publius Cornelius Tacitus. The book is a part of Tacitus' larger work, The Annals, which chronicles the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus in 14 AD to the death of Nero in 68 AD.The Sixth Book of The Annals focuses on the reign of Nero and covers the period between 59 AD and 62 AD. It provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, including the events leading up to the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD and the subsequent persecution of Christians.The book is divided into 16 chapters, each of which provides a detailed account of a specific event or period. It covers topics such as the conspiracy of Piso, the trial of Thrasea Paetus, and the rebellion of Boudicca.Overall, Tacitus: The Sixth Book Of The Annals (1878) is a fascinating historical account of one of the most tumultuous periods in Roman history. It provides a unique insight into the politics, culture, and society of ancient Rome and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire.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: Publius Cornelius Tacitus
ISBN-10: 1165076454
ISBN-13: 9781165076451
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d