A Companion to Tacitus brings much needed clarity and
accessibility to the notoriously difficult language and yet
indispensable historical accounts of Tacitus. The companion
provides both a broad introduction and showcases new theoretical
approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex
author.
* Tacitus is one of the most important Roman historians of his
time, as well as a great literary stylist, whose work is
characterized by his philosophy of human nature
* Encourages interdisciplinary discussion intended to engage
scholars beyond Classics including philosophy, cultural studies,
political science, and literature
* Showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our
understanding of this complex author
* Clarifies and explains the notoriously difficult language of
Tacitus
* Written and designed to prepare a new generation of scholars to
examine for themselves the richness of Tacitean thought
* Includes contributions from a broad range of established
international scholars and rising stars in the field
