The Annals: The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero (Oxford World's Classics)

Here is a lively new translation of Cornelius Tacitus' timeless history of three of Rome's most memorable emperors. Tacitus, who condemns the depravity of these rulers, which he saw as proof of the corrupting force of absolute power, writes caustically of the brutal and lecherous Tiberius, the weak and cuckolded Claudius, and "the artist" Nero. In particular, his gripping account of the bloody reigns of Tiberius and Nero brims with plots, murder, poisoning, suicide, uprisings, death, and destruction. The Annals also provides a vivid account of the violent suppression of the revolt led by Boudicca in Britain, the great fire of Rome under Nero, and the subsequent bloody persecution of the Christians. J. C. Yardley's translation is vivid without sacrificing accuracy, and is based on the recent Latin Heubner text, with variations noted in an appendix. Anthony A. Barrett's introduction and notes provide invaluable historical and cultural context. This superb edition also includes maps, a glossary of Roman terms and place names, and a full index of names and places. Here Is A Lively New Translation Of Cornelius Tacitus' Timeless History Of Three Of Rome's Most Memorable Emperors. Tacitus, Who Condemns The Depravity Of These Rulers, Which He Saw As Proof Of The Corrupting Force Of Absolute Power, Writes Caustically Of The Brutal And Lecherous Tiberius, The Weak And Cuckolded Claudius, And The Artist Nero. In Particular, His Gripping Account Of The Bloody Reigns Of Tiberius And Nero Brims With Plots, Murder, Poisoning, Suicide, Uprisings, Death, And Destruction. The Annals Also Provides A Vivid Account Of The Violent Suppression Of The Revolt Led By Boudicca In Britain, The Great Fire Of Rome Under Nero, And The Subsequent Bloody Persecution Of The Christians. J.c. Yardley's Translation Is Vivid Without Sacrificing Accuracy, And Is Based On The Recent Latin Heubner Text, With Variations Noted In An Appendix. Anthony A. Barrett's Introduction And Notes Provide Invaluable Historical And Cultural Context. This Superb Edition Also Includes Maps, A Glossary Of Roman Terms And Place Names, And A Full Index Of Names And Places. - Publisher. Cornelius Tacitus : From The Passing Of Divine Augustus -- Books 1-6 : Tiberius -- Books 11-12 : Claudius -- Books 13-16 : Nero -- App. A. Political And Military Terms -- App. B. The First-century A.d. Roman Army And The Annals -- App. C. The City Of Rome -- App. D. Peoples And Places (excluding Rome) -- App. E. Textual Variants -- App. F. Roman Emperors From Augustus To Hadrian -- App. G. The Imperial Family -- Stemma (a) : Augustus And Tiberius -- Stemma (b) : Gaius, Claudius, And Nero. Tacitus ; Translated By J.c. Yardley ; With An Introduction And Notes By Anthony A. Barrett. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [xxxii]-xxxiii) And Index. Translated From The Latin. 'He was atrocious in his brutality, but his lechery was kept hidden... In the end, he erupted into an orgy of crime and ignominy alike'Such is Tacitus'obituary of Tiberius, and he is no less caustic in his opinion of the weak and cuckolded Claudius and the'artist'Nero. The Annals is a gripping account of the Roman emperors who followed Augustus, the founder of the imperial system, and of the murders, sycophancy, plotting, and oppression that marked this period in Rome. Tacitus provides the earliest and most detailed account of Boudicca's rebellion in Britain, and his history also relates the great fire of Rome in the reign of Nero, and the persecution of the Christians that followed. He deplores the depravity of the emperors, whose behaviour he sees as proof of the corrupting force of absolute power. J. C. Yardley's translation is vivid and accurate, and Anthony A. Barrett's introduction and notes provide invaluable historical and cultural context. 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Contents......Page 6 Abbreviations......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 Note on the Text and Translation......Page 31 Select Bibliography......Page 33 Chronology of Significant Events......Page 35 Map of the Roman Empire in the Julio-Claudian Period......Page 37 THE ANNALS......Page 40 BOOK ONE......Page 42 BOOK TWO......Page 89 BOOK THREE......Page 134 BOOK FOUR......Page 175 BOOK FIVE (fragment)......Page 218 BOOK SIX......Page 221 BOOK ELEVEN......Page 254 BOOK TWELVE......Page 275 BOOK THIRTEEN......Page 309 BOOK FOURTEEN......Page 342 BOOK FIFTEEN......Page 377 BOOK SIXTEEN......Page 416 Appendix 1: List of Variations from the Teubner Text......Page 433 Appendix 2: The Julio-Claudian Family Tree......Page 434 Explanatory Notes......Page 436 C......Page 542 G......Page 543 P......Page 544 S......Page 546 T......Page 547 V......Page 548 A......Page 549 B......Page 550 C......Page 551 E......Page 553 F......Page 554 H......Page 555 L......Page 556 M......Page 558 N......Page 559 P......Page 560 S......Page 561 T......Page 563 V......Page 564 Z......Page 565 A......Page 566 B......Page 568 C......Page 569 E......Page 572 G......Page 573 J......Page 574 L......Page 575 M......Page 576 N......Page 577 P......Page 578 R......Page 580 S......Page 581 T......Page 583 V......Page 584 Z......Page 585 "The Annals is a gripping account of the Roman emperors Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero and the brutality that marked their reigns. Tacitus deplores their depravity, proof of the corrupting force of absolute power. J.C. Yardley's vivid and accurate translation is complemented by a thorough introduction and notes. - ;'He was atrocious in his brutality, but his lechery was kept hidden ... In the end, he erupted into an orgy of crime and ignominy alike'. Such is Tacitus' obituary of Tiberius, and he is no less caustic in his opinion of the weak and cuckolded Claudius and the 'artist' Nero. The Annals."-- Résumé de l'éditeur