About this title: This now-classic work seeks to place Tacitus in his social and political context. Syme not only analyzes in detail Tacitus's writings, their development and style, but also his political career, using his progress through government to illustrate the process that brought new men from the western provinces to success and primacy at Rome.
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Description: Very Good. 1958. Hardcover. 2 volumes. Cloth. 8vo. 856 pp. Wear and slight tearing to dj at edges. 1" closed tear to dj on vol. II at upper corner and 1" closed tear at lower edges. Book stamp from previous owner to title page on both vols. Upper corners lightly bumped. Exterior and all text is very clean and intact. Very Good. Dj is Very Good. read more
Description: Very good. First published in 1958. The emphasis in this study is laid upon Tacitus not merely as a writer of genius, but as a senator and consul familiar with both empire and government. The origins and development of his writingstyle are shown to be derived. read more
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