Historiae
work by Tacitus
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The Historiae (Histories) is a work by the Roman historian Tacitus, written around 98-109 CE. It covers the Roman Empire from 69 to 96 CE, focusing on the Flavian dynasty. Tacitus, known for his prose style and historical analysis, aimed to interpret this critical period of Roman history, detailing events such as the civil war of 69 CE and the reigns of emperors like Vespasian and Domitian. Only parts of the Histories survive today, primarily covering the years 69-70 CE.1
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