Tacitus: The Histories

Volume I

Introduction

Summary of Chief Events

Volume I
Preface
The State of the Empire
Galba’s Position
The Distribution of Forces
The German Revolt and the Adoption of Piso
Galba’s Measures of Precaution
The Rise of Otho
The Fall of Galba
Otho on the Throne
Dramatis Personae
The Rise of Vitellius
The March of Valens’ Column
The March of Caecina’s Column
Otho’s Government and the Distribution of Forces
Otho’s Plans

Book II
Vespasian and the East
The Trial of Annius Faustus
Otho’s Measures of Defence
The Decisive Struggle
Vitellius’ Principate
The Revolt of Vespasian
Vitellius in Rome

VOLUME II

Summary of Chief Events

Book III
Antonius’ Advance
Dissension in Vitellius’ Camp
The Engagement near Cremona
The Fate of Cremona
Vitellius
The State of the Provinces
Antonius’ Advance from Cremona
Vitellius’ Measures of Defence
The Passage of the Apennines
The Abdication of Vitellius and the Burning of the Capitol
The Taking of Tarracina
The Sack of Rome and the end of Vitellius

Book IV
Rome after the Fall of Vitellius
The Revolt of Civilis and the Batavi
The Mutiny of the Batavian Cohorts
The Siege of Vetera
The Relief of Vetera
Rome and the Empire under Vespasian
The Loss of Germany
The Ebb-tide of Revolt
Events in Rome and in the East

Book V
The Conquest of Judaea
The End of the German Revolt