The Cambridge Companion to Tacitus

Book Overview

Tacitus is universally recognised as ancient Rome's greatest writer of history, and his account of the Roman Empire in the first century AD has been fundamental in shaping the modern perception of Rome and its emperors. This Companion provides a new, up-to-date and authoritative assessment of his work and influence which will be invaluable for students and non-specialists as well as of interest to established scholars in the field. First situating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521697484
• ISBN13: 9780521697484
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"