1768 Tacitus Annals & Histories Roman Empire Tiberius Caesar Nero ROME French 3v

“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.” ― Tacitus, The Annals

Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – ‘Annals’ and ‘Histories’ – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.

‘Histories’ is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. ‘Annals’ was Tacitus’s final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus connects Nero to the persecution of early Christians.

This 1768 French edition was translated out of the Latin by Abbe de la Bleterie and is considered to be a ‘charming edition’ by references. (Cohen, Reynaud). It features the first six books of ‘Annals’ and is the best-known portraits of Tiberius and Nero, in which Tacitus considers Nero to be ‘despicable.’ (Yardley, The Annals)

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TACITUS, Cornelius

Tibere : ou, Les six premiers livres des annales de Tacite

Amsterdam : Changuion, 1768.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes

Vol. I – XXXI, [1], 262

Vol. II – [4], 248

Vol. III – [4], 264

References: Cohen 972; Reynaud 516

Language: French

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)

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