Tacitus: Histories Book I
| AUTHOR | Damon, Cynthia; Damon, Cynthia; Damon, Cynthia et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Cambridge University Press (12/12/2002) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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As the first historical work by Rome's greatest historian, the Histories hold a crucial place in the study of Latin literature. Book I covers the beginning of the infamous "Year of the Four Emperors" (69 c.e.), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Its account of the ensuing power struggles is unmatched for detail and interest. This edition includes the Latin text and provides a complete commentary accessible to students of intermediate level as well as an extensive introduction discussing historical, literary and stylistic issues.
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ISBN-13:
9780521578226
ISBN-10:
0521578221
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
340
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
5.00 x 0.80 x 8.00 inches
Weight:
0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval
Literary Collections | Ancient - Rome
Literary Collections | General
Dewey Decimal:
937.07
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002073824
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As the first historical work by Rome's greatest historian, the Histories hold a crucial place in the study of Latin literature. Book I covers the beginning of the infamous "Year of the Four Emperors" (69 c.e.), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Its account of the ensuing power struggles is unmatched for detail and interest. This edition includes the Latin text and provides a complete commentary accessible to students of intermediate level as well as an extensive introduction discussing historical, literary and stylistic issues.
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Author:
Tacitus, Tacitus
Cynthia Damon is Associate Professor of Classics at Amherst College and author of The Mask of the Parasite: A Pathology of Roman Patronage (1997).
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