The Annals - a Review
Apr. 29th, 2022 08:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a magnificent read.
Tacitus wrote in a very clear, straightforward way, detailing the ins and outs of Roman politics during the era of the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 BC-AD 68), detailing the four emperors who followed Augustus. Although several of the books are missing, mainly covering the rule of Caligula, the reader learns a great deal about the politics, scandals, and power-brokering that defined the early empire.
Sadly, the Annals ends mid-sentence, and there is no explanation why. But I really recommend this translation in particular to anyone interested in Roman history. There are extensive prefaces that describe the era and Tacitus' life. These essays really help understand what you are reading. This is a two bookmark book, as there are extensive notes in each chapter.
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Date: 30 Apr 2022 23:07 (UTC)