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“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
— Tacitus
Why It's Lindy
The most penetrating portrait of power's corrupting effects in classical literature. His portrait of Tiberius is the most influential case study in political paranoia ever written.
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Tacitus's history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. Celebrated for its psychological depth and moral seriousness.
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Why should I read The Annals?
The most penetrating portrait of power's corrupting effects in classical literature. His portrait of Tiberius is the most influential case study in political paranoia ever written.
What is The Annals about?
Tacitus's history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. Celebrated for its psychological depth and moral seriousness.
