Tacitus. Augoror ... historias tuas immortales futuras. I prophesy that your histories will be immortal. Pliny Ep.7.33. - MARTIN, R.,
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'Opinions on Tacitus are still sharply divided, some viewing his work primarily as literary entertainments, while others maintain that in spite of shortcomings produced by his time and temperament, he is fundamentally a serious historian, whose works and judgements should be taken seriously. Those of us who hold the latter view - especially those of us who believe not only that style and content are inseparable, but that Tacitus indicates by the style of his presentation his judgement on its content - will be especially grateful for this closely argued and beautifully documented statement of our case. The book is not a substitute for Syme. It is not intended to be so. Its aim (p.10) is to help those who read Tacitus, in English or in Latin, to understand why he is considered to be the greatest of Roman historians. By his reasoned and balanced account and analysis of Tacitus' works, Professor Martin admirably fulfils his purpose. He puts Tacitus in the context of the historiographical tradition in which he wro...
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1981Uitgever: University of California Press288 paginasISBN-10: 0520044274ISBN-13: 9780520044272Helaas, laatste exemplaar van deze editie is recent verkocht!
