The Histories (Classic Collection (Blackstone Audio))

Tacitus, Caius Cornelius

ISBN 10: 1433212579 ISBN 13: 9781433212574

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, 2008

Synopsis

Tacitus, a Roman orator and public official, is considered one of the greatest historians as well as one of the greatest prose stylists of the Latin language. In The Histories, he describes and interprets the period in which he lived, beginning with the political situation that followed Nero's death in 69 and ending with the death of Domitian in 96 and the close of the Flavian dynasty. The five books of the history still extant are part of an original work of twelve to fourteen books.The narrative as it now exists, with its magnificent introduction, is a powerfully sustained piece of writing. Because Tacitus was a conscious literary stylist, both his thought and his manner of expression gave life to his work. He wrote in the grand style, helped by the solemn and poetic usage of the Roman tradition, and he exploited the Latin qualities of strength, rhythm, and color.

About this title

About the Author:

Publius Cornelius Tacitus (ca. 56 to 117 AD) is regarded as Rome’s greatest historian. He also gained acclaim as a lawyer and as an orator.

The translator: Alfred John Church (1829 to 1912) was an English classical scholar and teacher, who worked as professor of Latin at University College, London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1433212579
• ISBN 13: 9781433212574
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 8