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The Histories

By: Tacitus
Narrated by: James Adams
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 This superbly written, highly listenable account of the tumult of A.D. 69 focuses on the four men who sought imperial power in the void left by Nero: an old man, a soldier, a playboy, and an extravagant debaucher. The empire-wide, year-long civil war that resulted is brought to life in this sustained narrative, which is rich in detail, intrigue, and insight, as well as the aristocratic biases of the author. Though part of the original work is lost, even thousands of years later this account is a gripping masterwork.Public Domain (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ancient Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Classics Collections War
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