Histories is a book written by the Roman historian Tacitus, also known as Publius Cornelius Tacitus. It is a historical account of the Roman Empire from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the end of the Year of Four Emperors in 69 AD. The book covers the tumultuous period of civil war and political instability that followed Nero's death, including the rise and fall of the emperors Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian.Tacitus's Histories is considered one of the most important works of Roman history, as it provides a detailed ...
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Histories is a book written by the Roman historian Tacitus, also known as Publius Cornelius Tacitus. It is a historical account of the Roman Empire from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the end of the Year of Four Emperors in 69 AD. The book covers the tumultuous period of civil war and political instability that followed Nero's death, including the rise and fall of the emperors Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian.Tacitus's Histories is considered one of the most important works of Roman history, as it provides a detailed and vivid account of the political and social upheaval of the time. The book is also notable for its critical analysis of the Roman political system and its portrayal of the corruption and violence that characterized the period.The work is divided into 12 books, each of which covers a different period of the history of the Roman Empire. The first six books focus on the Year of Four Emperors, while the remaining six cover the reign of Vespasian and his successors.Overall, Histories is a valuable source of information for scholars and students of Roman history and provides a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of the Roman Empire during this turbulent period.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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