THE ANNALS Kindle Edition

Tacitus is considered the most difficult Roman historian to translate and some of this follows through in the translation; Tacitus is the Hemingway of Rome, assuming readers know the subjects he's covering and are reading him for the subversive context rather than for basic knowledge. He famously sums up eight centuries of Roman history in the first pages, before delving deeper into his main obsession, freedom. He would be a must read for a well educated conservative if that were not a dying breed.This edition is beautifully crafted and worth every penny and then some. If you recognize the author and know Roman history it is a steal. If you are interested in the subject and don't know Roman history I'd work my way through a few library books first and then buy this wonderful copy. It's perfect for some one who knows what s/he is getting; it's a bit much for an introduction unless you're a Mensa quality thinker however.

The book is an excellent reprint, bound in a beautiful covering that really catches the eye.

This book arrived quickly and looks beautiful on my shelf. I haven't had time to read it yet, but am excited to do so.

Shipped well. Great for the classical historian.

The book is bound cheaply in some kind of poor quality imitation leather. Don't trust the description---it is NOT real leather.

Five Stars

Received this marvelous book in a timely manner. It was a gift for my husband.

Fascinating.

I got this product in the mail not long after the order. When i opened the package the entire insert was detached from the spine and covers. even if i were to replace it the pages were originally bound upside-down and backwards. so repair is almost impossible, unless i want to keep it on my shelf upside-down.I contacted the company and they responded to me, however when i responded back they did not do the same. Overall quite disappointed.