Tacitus
Tacitus by Ronald Martin, published by Bloomsbury Academic in 1998, is a new edition that spans 288 pages and is presented in English. This book offers a comprehensive study of Tacitus, recognized as one of the most significant and original historians of ancient Rome. The edition includes corrections and an updated bibliography, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Tacitus’s contributions to historical writing.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Tacitus’s work, which has been noted for its ambition and scholarly rigor. The book delves into the historical context of ancient Rome, providing insights into the life and times of Tacitus. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in history, particularly the complexities of Roman historiography.
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The first edition of this study of the greatest and most original of Roman historians appeared in 1981 and was enthusiastically received by reviewers as the most ambitious book on Tacitus to appear since Sir Ronald Syme’s great work thirty years ago. This is the second paperback edition, incorporating corrections and an up-to-date bibliography.
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