Tacitus Histories Book I [Paperback]

Edition of this crucial and exciting text suitable for students at intermediate level and above.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 CE), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Its account of the power struggles which arose is unmatched for detail and interest. This edition provides a full commentary accessible to students of intermediate level and above together with an extensive introduction discussing historical, literary and stylistic issues.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 CE), which brought imperial Rome to the brink of destruction after the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Its account of the power struggles which arose is unmatched for detail and interest. This edition provides a full commentary accessible to students of intermediate level and above together with an extensive introduction discussing historical, literary and stylistic issues.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.Introduction; CORNELI TACITI HISTORIARVM LIBER PRIMVS; Commentary; Appendices. [Damon] is consistently sensitive to the needs of her aul³