In AD 68 Nero's suicide marked the end of the first dynasty of imperial Rome. The following year was one of drama and danger with four emperors—Galba Otho Vitellius and Vespasian—emerging in succession. Based on authoritative sources The Histories vividly recounts the details of the long but single year of revolution that brought the Roman empire to the brink of collapse. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1700& 160;titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the& 160;series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date& 160;translations by award-winning translators. Language: English