The Annals of Imperial Rome

Brilliant.

very awsom

Classic easy read

This book is a masterpiece. It begins with a battle in what is now Germany. The description of the rugged Roman Legions is shocking and informative. There were often insurrections for more pay. These were usually put down harshly, a method Tacitus agrees will help keep order. In describing the city of Rome and its upper class citizens, I was amazed at the backbiting, lies, executions, and barbarous behavior shown by almost everyone. It is a bitter book and shows how power corrupts absolutely. I admit to having to read it in small doses for the terrain covered is very bleak.

My grandson is very happy.

Tacitus is without doubt one of my favorite historians on any subject matter. this translation is very very good. I Highly recommend it from all angles. if you want to start toread a work of the great ancient historians i would start with this one. there is a lot hee but he delves deep into veryday life and you feel it from a man who is still living it. A patriot who is not affraid to show it but also not woried to point out what went wrong and what should be fixed. Human to the core.

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