TACITUS: The Annals [Books XI-XVI]

Book XI

• While he was Emperor of Rome, Claudius added three letters to the alphabet. The usage of these letters was discontinued after his death, but evidence of them is still seen on columns where statutes were inscribed.

TACITUS: The Annals [Books IV-VI]

Book IV

• Sejanus becomes a close confidant of Tiberius. He seduces Drusus’ wife, and conspires with her to kill Drusus with poison because Drusus had punched Sejanus during an argument.

TACITUS: The Annals [Books I-III]

The Annals by Tacitus

Book I

• Tacitus states that his purpose in writing the Annals is to dispassionately record the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.