Annals by Cornelius Tacitus
"Annals" is a historical work that provides a comprehensive account of the Roman Empire from the reign of Tiberius in 14 AD to the death of Nero in 68 AD. The author, a senator and historian of the Roman Empire, explores the inner workings of Roman politics, military campaigns, and social culture during this period. The book offers an in-depth look at the political machinations, power struggles, and the moral decay of the Roman elite, providing a critical perspective on the Roman emperors and their rule.
The 833rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 109
- Nationality
- Roman
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Latin
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- 43rd on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written (Martin Seymour-Smith)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- Books That Changed the World (Book)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)