Download or read book The Histories The Annals written by Tacitus and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Histories" is a Roman historical chronicle and it covers the Year of Four Emperors following the downfall of Nero in 68 AD, a year in the history of the Roman Empire in which four emperors ruled in succession: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian. The mode of their accession showed that because imperial power was based on the support of the legions, an emperor could now be chosen not only at Rome, but anywhere in the empire where sufficient legions were amassed. The style of narration is rapid, reflecting the speed of the events. The narrative rhythm leaves no space to slow down or digress. To write effectively in this style, Tacitus had to summarize substantial information from his sources. "The Annals" is a history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus to that of Nero, the years AD 14–68, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. As a senator, Tacitus had access to Acta Senatus, the Roman senate's records, thus providing a solid basis for his work. Along with The Histories, The Annals provide a key source for modern understanding of the history of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.

Download or read book Vespasian written by Barbara Levick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a pre-eminent biographer in the field, this well-documented and illustrated biography examines the life and time of the emperor Vespasian and challenges the validity of his perennial good reputation and universally acknowledged achievements. Examining received opinions on Vespasian, Barbara Levick examines how this plebeian and uncharismatic Emperor restored peace and confidence to Rome and ensured a smooth succession. Outlining how he gained military experience and political skills, Levick goes on to explore how Vespasian coped with the military, political and economic problems of his reign, and his evaluation of the solutions to these problems, before she finally examines his posthumous reputation. Part of the bestselling Roman Imperial Biographies series, Vespasian will engage, enthral and inform both students of classical studies and history, and the general classical enthusiast alike.

Download or read book Rome au si cle d Auguste ou Voyage d un Gaulois Rome l poque du r gne d Auguste written by Charles Dezobry and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vespasien written by Roger Caratini and published by Michel Lafon. This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Récit de l'ascension de Vespasien, successeur de Néron, parvenu grâce à ses qualités militaires et administratives à la tête de l'Empire romain.