The Annals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419152320)

The Annals is a historical book written by Tacitus, a Roman historian, around 116 AD. It covers the period from the death of Augustus in 14 AD to the death of Nero in 68 AD. The book is divided into 16 books, each covering a specific period of time. The Annals provides a detailed account of the Roman Empire during this period, including the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. It covers a wide range of topics such as politics, religion, military campaigns, and social issues. Tacitus uses a critical and often cynical tone throughout the book, providing insights into the corruption and decadence of the Roman Empire.The book also includes several famous passages, such as the account of the death of Germanicus, the trial of the philosopher Seneca, and the Great Fire of Rome. The Annals is considered one of the most important sources for the study of the Roman Empire, providing valuable information about its political and social structures, as well as its cultural and intellectual achievements.And now bills were passed, not only for national objects but for individual cases, and laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt.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: 1419152327
ISBN-13: 9781419152320
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.54w x 0.73d