1681 TACITUS Annals Histories Roman Empire Nero Caligula Rome French Ablancourt
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
― Tacitus, The Annals
Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – ‘Annals’ and ‘Histories’ – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.
‘Histories’ is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. ‘Annals’ was Tacitus’s final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus connects Nero to the persecution of early Christians.
This 1681 French edition is extremely rare; translated by Nicolas Perrot d’Ablancourt.
1681 TACITUS Annals Histories Roman Empire Nero Caligula Rome French Ablancourt
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
― Tacitus, The Annals
Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – ‘Annals’ and ‘Histories’ – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.
‘Histories’ is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. ‘Annals’ was Tacitus’s final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus connects Nero to the persecution of early Christians.
This 1681 French edition is extremely rare; translated by Nicolas Perrot d’Ablancourt.
Item number: #24145
Price: $599
TACITUS, Cornelius
Les Oevvres De Tacite, De La Traduction De N. Perrot, Sieur D’Ablancovrt.
Paris: chez Charles Osmont, 1681.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- I – [28], 409, [71]
- II – [8], 422, [38]
- III – [2], 562, [36]
- 9 engravings throughout (including Vol. I engraved title page)
- Provenance: Bookplate – N. Guibal, 1775
- Nicolas Guibal (1725-1784) was a French court painter for the Duchy of Württemberg. His main works consist of ceiling paintings in Castle Solitude, Monrepos, and the Hohe Karlsschule.
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~7in X 4in (17.5cm x 10cm)
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24145
Categories
Classical Greco-Roman
Religion
Authors
TACITUS, Cornelius
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete
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