Tacitus: The Histories, Volumes I and II by Cornelius Tacitus
"Tacitus: The Histories, Volumes I and II" by Cornelius Tacitus is a Roman historical chronicle written c. 100–110. This gripping work chronicles the turbulent Year of Four Emperors following Nero's downfall, when Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian each seized power in rapid succession. Through dramatic narration and sharp character portraits, Tacitus captures a world of violence, political intrigue, and military chaos. Only the first books survive, revealing how imperial power became dependent
on legionary support rather than senatorial authority—a lesson written thirty years after these devastating events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tacitus, Cornelius, 56-117 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Fyfe, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1878-1965 |
| LoC No. | 13000448 |
| Title | Tacitus: The Histories, Volumes I and II |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histories_(Tacitus) |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Flavians, 69-96 |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Civil War, 68-69 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16927 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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