# The Annals — Unabridged Audiobook

The Annals is Tacitus’s account of the Julio-Claudian emperors, presented here as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Martyn Swain. Its 17-hour runtime suits listeners seeking an extended treatment of Roman political history; the listing identifies the language as Latin.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 5.99 GBP
- Previous price: 16.54 GBP
- Discount: 64%
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- Rating: 4.1 / 5
- Reviews: 73

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## At a glance

- Covers the Julio-Claudian emperors and their times, alongside political intrigue, conflict and Roman society.
- The listing describes the work as unabridged and gives a listening length of 17 hours and 1 minute.

## Pros

- A substantial, unabridged presentation for listeners who want an extended account rather than an abridgement.
- The subject spans imperial politics, military events and social history, offering more than a sequence of rulers’ biographies.

## Specifications

### Audiobook
- Programme type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 17 hours and 1 minute
- Narrator: Martyn Swain
- Language: Latin
### Publication
- Author: Tacitus
- Publication date: 17 Aug. 2019
- Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd

## Before you buy

- The listing identifies the audiobook language as Latin, while its description discusses John Jackson’s translation; the exact language and translation presented in this recording are therefore unclear. Confirm these details if they matter to your listening plans.

## A good fit for

- Listeners interested in Tacitus, Roman history and the Julio-Claudian emperors.
- Those looking for a long-form, unabridged history audiobook.

## Less suited to

- Listeners specifically seeking a confirmed English-language recording; the listing’s language field says Latin, despite mentioning a translation in the description.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the history as interesting and detailed, but reports mixed experiences with readability: some find the language easy to follow, while others criticise the translation. That difference may matter over a 17-hour listen, particularly for buyers who prioritise accessible narration or a specific translation. The aggregate rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings; that figure does not resolve the language or translation uncertainty in the listing.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as interesting and appreciate its detailed historical content.
- Mixed feedback: Readability feedback is mixed, including criticism of the translation.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names Tacitus as author and Martyn Swain as narrator.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 17 hours and 1 minute.
### Is this an English-language recording?
That is not clear from the supplied listing: its language field says Latin, while the description refers to John Jackson’s translation. Confirm the recording language before choosing it.

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