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082	0	4	_a878.0109 _bWOO _223
100	1		_aWoodman, A. J. _eauthor
245	1	4	_aThe Cambridge companion to Tacitus / _cA. J. Woodman
264		1	_aNew York : _bCambridge University Press, _c2009
300			_a366 pages
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
520			_a"Tacitus is universally recognised as ancient Rome's greatest writer of history, and his account of the Roman Empire in the first century AD has been fundamental in shaping the modern perception of Rome and its emperors. This Companion provides a new, up-to-date and authoritative assessment of his work and influence which will be invaluable for students and non-specialists as well as of interest to established scholars in the field. First situating Tacitus within the tradition of Roman historical writing and his own contemporary society, it goes on to analyse each of his individual works and then discuss key topics such as his distinctive authorial voice and his views of history and freedom. It ends by tracing Tacitus' reception, beginning with the transition from manuscript to printed editions, and concluding with his significance in the twentieth century, particularly his influence on
650		0	_aTacitus, Cornelius -- Criticism and interpretation
650		0	_aCriticism and interpretation
650		0	_aTacitus, cornelius
650		0	_aRomanian literature, history and criticism
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