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Title: The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus;
With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola

Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary: "The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus" by Cornelius Tacitus is a historical account likely composed in the early 2nd century AD. This work delves into the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, a figure central to a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue, power struggles, and shifts in governance as Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. Tacitus provides a critical analysis of Tiberius's character and actions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his reign, alongside accounts of other significant figures such as Augustus, Livia, and Germanicus. The opening of the text introduces Tacitus's historical context and sets the stage for the examination of power dynamics in Rome. It describes the turbulent political landscape following the death of Augustus, as Tiberius ascends to power amid tension and suspicion surrounding his rule. The narrative captures the struggles among Roman factions, delineating Tiberius's interactions with influential senators and military leaders, along with foreshadowing the sedition within the legions. Tacitus's portrayal highlights themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of leadership, emphasizing the differing perceptions of Tiberius as both a consummate politician and a figure of tyranny, as well as the impact his rule had on the broader structure of Roman governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tacitus, Cornelius, 56-117

Editor: Galton, Arthur, 1852-1921

Translator: Gordon, Thomas, -1750

EBook No.: 7959

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 368

Language: English

Subject: Agricola, Gnaeus Julius, 40-93

Subject: Germanic peoples -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Statesmen -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus;
With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola

Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus" by Cornelius Tacitus is a historical account likely composed in the early 2nd century AD. This work delves into the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, a figure central to a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue, power struggles, and shifts in governance as Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. Tacitus provides a critical analysis of Tiberius's character and actions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his reign, alongside accounts of other significant figures such as Augustus, Livia, and Germanicus. The opening of the text introduces Tacitus's historical context and sets the stage for the examination of power dynamics in Rome. It describes the turbulent political landscape following the death of Augustus, as Tiberius ascends to power amid tension and suspicion surrounding his rule. The narrative captures the struggles among Roman factions, delineating Tiberius's interactions with influential senators and military leaders, along with foreshadowing the sedition within the legions. Tacitus's portrayal highlights themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of leadership, emphasizing the differing perceptions of Tiberius as both a consummate politician and a figure of tyranny, as well as the impact his rule had on the broader structure of Roman governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tacitus, Cornelius, 56-117

Editor: Galton, Arthur, 1852-1921

Translator: Gordon, Thomas, -1750

EBook No.: 7959

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 368

Language: English

Subject: Agricola, Gnaeus Julius, 40-93

Subject: Germanic peoples -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Statesmen -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.