The Cambridge companion to Tacitus /
The Cambridge companion to Tacitus /
Tacitus
edited by A. J. Woodman.
- Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- xvi, 366 p. ; 22 cm.
- Cambridge companions to literature .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
"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 non-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, and concluding with his significance in the twentieth century, particularly his influence on political thought in early modern Europe"--Provided by publisher.
9780521874601 9780521697484 (pbk.)
2009035037
Tacitus, Cornelius--Criticism and interpretation.
PA6716 / .C36 2009
878.0109 WOO/Cam
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
"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 non-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, and concluding with his significance in the twentieth century, particularly his influence on political thought in early modern Europe"--Provided by publisher.
9780521874601 9780521697484 (pbk.)
2009035037
Tacitus, Cornelius--Criticism and interpretation.
PA6716 / .C36 2009
878.0109 WOO/Cam