1794, WORKS OF CORNELIUS TACITUS, by ARTHUR MURPHY, 4 VOL, FOLD-OUT MAPS, ROMAN

Description: The Works of Cornelius Tacitus by Arthur Murphy, Esq With an Essay on the Life and Genius of Tacitus; Notes, Supplements, and Maps In Four Volumes London: T. Cadell 1794 Four octavos, lvi, 575p; 564p; 574, [2]p; 587 pages, finely bound in three quarter brown leather over cloth covered boards, signed by the binder "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly". Small raised bands and gilt lettering to spines. Each volume illustrated with a fold out map. Some rubbing and wear, discoloration towards the bottome of the spines, scuffs, a few small tears and tape repairs to maps, some foxing and discoloration, else in very good condition. The Works of Cornelius Tacitus, translated by Arthur Murphy, is a foundational English-language edition of the writings of the esteemed Roman historian Tacitus. Murphy’s translation gathers Tacitus’s major works, including the Annals and Histories, which chronicle the intricate and often ruthless politics of Imperial Rome, spanning from the death of Augustus to the chaotic period following Nero’s rule. This edition also includes Agricola, a biography of Tacitus’s father-in-law that offers valuable insight into Roman Britain, and Germania, an ethnographic study that contrasts the Germanic tribes with the perceived decadence of Rome. Additionally, Dialogus de Oratoribus, a dialogue on the decline of public oratory and political freedoms in Rome, enriches the collection. Murphy’s translation preserves Tacitus’s incisive prose and moral critique, making these seminal historical texts accessible to English-speaking audiences while capturing the historian’s critical perspective on the leadership and society of the Roman Empire. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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