Bibliograph

Tacitus, Agricola, edited by A.J. Woodman with contributions from C.S. Kraus

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Tacitus, Agricola, edited by A.J. Woodman with contributions from C.S. Kraus

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tacitus

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

edited by A.J. Woodman with contributions from C.S. Kraus

Sub title

Agricola

Summary

The first work of any great historian has always commanded attention, and Tacitus was ancient Rome's very greatest historian. His biography of his father-in-law, governor of Britain in the years AD 77-84, is a literary masterpiece: it combines penetrating political history with gripping military narrative and throughout poses the question (still very much alive today) of how one should live one's life under a tyranny. This is the first commentary in English on the Agricola for almost half a century: in keeping with the aims of the series, particular attention is paid to the understanding of Tacitus' Latin, but a whole range of generic, historical, textual and narrative topics is covered, and it will be suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students as well as scholars. Tacitus' Agricola remains a key text for anyone with an interest in Roman Britain as well as ancient biography.--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The author and his work -- Tacitus' Britain -- Imperialism, freedom and servitude -- The Agricola as history -- Language and expression -- The manuscripts -- Commentary

resource.variantTitle

Agricola

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