The Annals of Tacitus: Books XI-XVI. An English Translation With Introduction, Notes and Maps (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Tacitus’ late Annals, Books XI–XVI, in a premier English edition that combines lucid translation with extensive notes and clear maps. This edition presents the mature style and dramatic scope of the period, offering insight into the palace intrigues, political reforms, and social life of imperial Rome.

You’ll encounter a careful introduction that frames the historical context, the editorial approach, and the editorial decisions behind textual readings. The volume includes detailed notes and maps that help situate events, people, and places in a complex era, aiding both study and satisfying reading.

• Clear, readable translation that preserves Tacitus’ dramatic narrative and measured judgment.


• Extensive introductions and notes that illuminate characters, politics, and imperial administration.


• Maps and supplementary materials to visualize provinces, cities, and networks of power.


• Rich context for understanding critical events in the late Julio-Claudian era.

Ideal for readers of classical history, Roman politics, and literary history alike.

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