The Annals The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero |
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Author:
| Tacitus, Cornelius Yardley, J. C. Barrett, Anthony A. |
Series title: | Oxford World's Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-282421-9 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2008 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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The Annals is a gripping account of the Roman emperors Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero and the brutality that marked their reigns. Tacitus deplores their depravity, proof of the corrupting force of absolute power. J.C. Yardley's vivid and accurate translation is complemented by a thorough introduction and notes.
The Annals is a gripping account of the Roman emperors Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero and the brutality that marked their reigns. Tacitus deplores their depravity, proof of the corrupting force of absolute power. J.C. Yardley's vivid and accurate translation is complemented by a thorough introduction and notes.