{"product_id":"the-annals-of-imperial-rome-by-tacitus-9780140440607","title":"The Annals of Imperial Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Annals of Imperial Rome\u003c\/em\u003e recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity, Tacitus describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and the wars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies, and murders that were part of imperial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his claim that the \u003cem\u003eAnnals\u003c\/em\u003e were written objectively, Tacitus' account is sharply critical of the emperors' excesses and fearful for the future of imperial Rome, while also filled with a longing for its past glories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Grant's translation captures the moral tone, astringent wit, and stylish vigour of the original. His introduction discusses the life and works of Tacitus and the historical context of the \u003cem\u003eAnnals\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532892393708,"sku":"9780140440607","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780140440607.jpg?v=1749343509","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-annals-of-imperial-rome-by-tacitus-9780140440607","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}