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nIn The Histories Cornelius Tacitus, widely regarded as the greatest of all Roman historians, describes with cynical power the murderous year of the Four Emperors--AD 69--when in just a few months the whole of the Roman Empire was torn apart by civil war. W.H. Fyfes classic translation has been substantially revised and supplied with extensive historical and literary notes. The Introduction examines the subtleties of Tacituss writing and gives the necessary political and social background. nAbout the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. nn
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