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Beginning at the end of Augustus' reign, Tacitus' Annals examines the rules of the Roman emperors from Tiberius to Nero, though Caligula's books are lost to us. Their dramas and scandals are brought fully under the spotlight, as Tacitus presents a catalogue of their murders, atrocities, sexual improprieties, and other vices in no unsparing terms. Debauched, cruel and paranoid, they are portrayed as being on the verge of madness. Their wars and battles, such as the war with the Parthians, are also described with the same scrutinizing intensity.

Tacitus' last major historical work, the Annals is an extraordinary glimpse into the pleasures and perils of a Roman leader and is considered by many to be a masterpiece.



About the Author :
Gaius Cornelius Tacitus (c. AD 56-117) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. The surviving portions of his two major works--the Annals and the Histories--examine the reigns of the Roman Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, and those who reigned in the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69). His other writings discuss oratory, Germania, and the life of his father-in-law, Agricola, the Roman general responsible for much of the Roman conquest of Britain. Considered one of the greatest Roman historians, Tacitus lived in what has been called the Silver Age of Latin literature, and he is known for his penetrating insights into the psychology of power politics. David Timson is an actor, voice actor, and playwright. His narrations have earned thirteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. He is best known for his narration of The Complete Sherlock Holmes audiobook, in which he voices all 125 characters in the Holmes novels and short stories. His screen credits include Poirot: Evil Under the Sun, The Bill, Nelson's Column, and Casualty. His theater work includes Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He is a voiceover artist who has made over 1,000 broadcasts for BBC Radio Drama.

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"Tacitus writes a warning to the powerful that history will judge them. He himself is critical, even savagely judgmental, in his second-century history of the four Roman emperors who followed Augustus. (Only parts of it survive.) Narrator David Timson captures the author's frequent scorn and disgust; he reads many quotations in a mocking voice. His pronunciation is flawless...Timson's energy helps engage the listener and hold their attention. His clarity and skill deliver a commendable program."

-- "AudioFile"


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  • ISBN-13: 9781799956129
  • Publisher: Naxos
  • Publisher Imprint: Naxos
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1799956121
  • Publisher Date: 03 Nov 2020
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Language: English


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