QuoteReplyTopic: the annals of taciticus Posted: 13-Jun-2005 at 06:24
has anyone read this book?do you recommend it?
"I am the scourage of god appointed to chastise you,since no one knows the remedy for your iniquity exept me.You are wicked,but I am more wicked than you,so be silent!"
I read Tacitus' Annals, Book IV in an upper level Latin course (translated it from the Latin). Are you planning on reading it in Latin or in an English translation? I thought the Latin was quite difficult in places, kind of like piecing together a puzzle. Good subject matter, although Tacitus was quite critical of the Empire and sympathetic towards the old Republic.
I'm going to read it in english.Though i am worried that it will be a waste of time.do you recommend it?
"I am the scourage of god appointed to chastise you,since no one knows the remedy for your iniquity exept me.You are wicked,but I am more wicked than you,so be silent!"
It is alright I guess. I wouldn't read it for fun myself, but I have many Byzantine history books I have bought that I would read first! It gives you a good insider's look into the politics behind the scenes in imperial Rome -- it was quite dark and deadly to be sure!
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