THE ANNALS
by Cornelius Tacitus
A lucid account of the corruption that overtook three Ancient Roman emperors, Tiberius, Claudius and Nero.
Book Period A.D. Contents Book Period A.D. Contents
I 14-15 Emperor Tiberius XI 47-48Messalina, wife of Claudius
II16-19Germanicus XII48-54Death of emperor Claudius
III 20-22The robber Tacfarinas XIII 54-58Emperor Nero
IV 23-28Tyranny of Tiberius XIV 59-62Revolt of Boudicea
V 29-31Julius Sejanus XV 62-65Conspiracy against Nero
VI 32-37Death of Tiberius XVI 65-66Nero extends his tyranny
Note on Chapters VII - X
«The Histories» «History» «Classics» «Library»