| The Cambridge Companion to Tacitus Contributor(s): Woodman, A. J. (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0521874602 ISBN-13: 9780521874601 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $106.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Foreign Language Study | Latin - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval |
| Dewey: 878.010 |
| LCCN: 2009035037 |
| Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9" (1.58 lbs) 386 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tacitus is universally recognized as ancient Rome's greatest writer of history, and his account of the Roman Empire in the first century AD has been fundamental in shaping the modern perception of Rome and its emperors. This Companion provides a new, up-to-date and authoritative assessment of his work and influence which will be invaluable for students and non-specialists as well as of interest to established scholars in the field. First situating Tacitus within the tradition of Roman historical writing and his own contemporary society, it goes on to analyze each of his individual works and then discuss key topics such as his distinctive authorial voice and his views of history and freedom. It ends by tracing Tacitus' reception, beginning with the transition from manuscript to printed editions, describing his influence on political thought in early modern Europe, and concluding with his significance in the twentieth century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Woodman, A. J.: - A. J. Woodman is Gildersleeve Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia. He has written widely on Roman history, especially Tacitus, and co-edited, with R. H. Martin, Annals III and IV (1996 and 1989 respectively). He is currently preparing an edition of Agricola with Christine S. Kraus. |