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The Annals

The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero

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The Annals

By: Tacitus, J. C. Yardley - translated, Anthony A. Barrett - introduction
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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Here is a lively new translation of Cornelius Tacitus's timeless history of three of Rome's most memorable emperors.

Tacitus, who condemns the depravity of these rulers, which he saw as proof of the corrupting force of absolute power, writes caustically of the brutal and lecherous Tiberius, the weak and cuckolded Claudius, and "the artist" Nero. In particular, his gripping account of the bloody reigns of Tiberius and Nero brims with plots, murder, poisoning, suicide, uprisings, death, and destruction.

The Annals also provides a vivid account of the violent suppression of the revolt led by Boudicca in Britain, the great fire of Rome under Nero, and the subsequent bloody persecution of the Christians.

©2008 J. C. Yardley (translation); Introduction copyright 2008 by Anthony A. Barrett (P)2020 Tantor Ancient Europe Historiography Italy Rome World
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A fascinating listen. Narration is very good. Tacitus' writing style is clear and easy to follow. What he relates is entertaining, but also chilling. It documents in great detail that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Fascinating history, well done in all regards

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