The Annals of Imperial Rome by Tacitus
Recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus up to the death of Nero in AD 68. The author describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and the wars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies and murders that were part of imperial life.Tacitus studied rhetoric in Rome and rose to eminence as a pleader at the Roman Bar. In 77 he married the daughter of Agricola, conqueror of Britain, of whom he later wrote a biography. His other works includethe Germania and the Historiae.
Michael Grant's academic titles include Chancellor's Medallist and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and President of the Classical Association.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140440607 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140440607 |
| Title | The Annals of Imperial Rome |
| Author | Tacitus |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-06-26 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
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