Tacitus' "Annals of Imperial Rome" recount the majorhistorical events from the years shortly before the death ofAugustus up to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vividintensity he describes the reign of terror under the corruptTiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and thewars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies and murders that were partof imperial life. Despite his claim that the Annals were writtenobjectively, Tacitus' account is sharply critical of the emperors'excesses and fearful for the future of Imperial Rome, while alsofilled with a longing for its past glories.
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Tacitus studied rhetoric in Rome and rose to eminence as apleader at the Roman Bar. In 77 he married the daughter ofAgricola, conqueror of Britain, of whom he later wrote a biography.His other works includethe Germania and the Historiae. MichaelGrant's academic titles include Chancellor's Medallist and Fellowof Trinity College, Cambridge, and President of the ClassicalAssociation.
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