| The Histories Contributor(s): Tacitus (Author), Church, Alfred John (Author), Brodribb, William Jackson (Author) |
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ISBN: 8027331048 ISBN-13: 9788027331048 Publisher: E-Artnow OUR PRICE: $6.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Rome - Language Arts & Disciplines |
| Dewey: 937.07 |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6" W x 9" (0.42 lbs) 136 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Histories is a Roman historical chronicle by Tacitus and it covers the Year of Four Emperors following the downfall of Nero in 68 AD, a year in the history of the Roman Empire in which four emperors ruled in succession: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian. The mode of their accession showed that because imperial power was based on the support of the legions, an emperor could now be chosen not only at Rome, but anywhere in the empire where sufficient legions were amassed. The style of narration is rapid, reflecting the speed of the events. The narrative rhythm leaves no space to slow down or digress. To write effectively in this style, Tacitus had to summarize substantial information from his sources. Along with The Annals, The Histories provide a key source for modern understanding of the history of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD. |