"The first writer in the world, without a single exception," declared Thomas Jefferson of Tacitus. The ancient historian wrote this vital chronicle of Imperial Rome as he witnessed the great civilization's decline. It spans A.D. 14-68, painting incisive psychological portraits of the era's major figures, from Tiberius to Nero.
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The Great Roman-Jewish War by Flavius Josephus An eyewitness account of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire from 66–70 AD provides an essential background for an understanding of the beginnings of both Christianity and modern Judaism.
An Introduction to Greek by Henry Lamar Crosby, John Nevin Schaeffer This classic text not only covers vocabulary and grammar but also features selections from the works of ancient authors. Other features include exercises, glossaries, and a complete grammatical appendix, plus numerous illustrations.
