Histories is a historical work written by the Roman historian Tacitus, P. Cornelius. The book covers the period from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the end of the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD. It is considered one of Tacitus' most important works and provides a detailed account of the tumultuous period of Roman history known as the Year of the Four Emperors.The book begins with the death of Nero and the subsequent power struggle that ensued. It covers the rise and fall of the three emperors who followed Nero: Galba, ...
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Histories is a historical work written by the Roman historian Tacitus, P. Cornelius. The book covers the period from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the end of the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD. It is considered one of Tacitus' most important works and provides a detailed account of the tumultuous period of Roman history known as the Year of the Four Emperors.The book begins with the death of Nero and the subsequent power struggle that ensued. It covers the rise and fall of the three emperors who followed Nero: Galba, Otho, and Vitellius. The final section of the book focuses on the rise of Vespasian and his eventual victory over his rivals, which brought stability to the Roman Empire.Throughout the book, Tacitus provides a critical analysis of the political and social climate of the time, and offers insights into the motivations and actions of the key figures involved in the power struggle. He also provides vivid descriptions of the battles and political machinations that took place during this period.Overall, Histories is a valuable historical document that provides a detailed and insightful account of a pivotal period in Roman history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or the Roman Empire.Covers Rome from 69 to 70 AD.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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