Tacitus is universally recognised as ancient Rome's greatest writer of history, and his account of the Roman Empire in the first century AD has been fundamental in shaping the modern perception of Rome and its emperors. This Companion provides a new, up-to-date and authoritative assessment of his work and influence which will be invaluable for students and n-specialists as well as of interest to established scholars in the field. First situating Tacitus within the tradition of Roman historical writing and his own contemporary society, it goes on to analyse each of his individual works and then discuss key topics such as his distinctive authorial voice and his views of history and freedom. It ends by tracing Tacitus' reception, beginning with the transition from manuscript to printed editions, describing his influence on political thought in early modern Europe, and concluding with his significance in the twentieth century.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521874602
ISBN-13
9780521874601
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96536446
Product Key Features
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Literary Criticism
Dimensions
Weight
740g
Height
228mm
Width
152mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Cambridge
Spine
23mm
Edited by
A. J. WOOdman
Series Title
Cambridge Companions to Literature
Author Biography
A. J. Woodman is Gildersleeve Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia. He has written widely on Roman history, especially Tacitus, and co-edited, with R. H. Martin, Annals III and IV (1996 and 1989 respectively). He is currently preparing an edition of Agricola with Christine S. Kraus.
Date of Publication
01/01/2010
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Literary Criticism
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