This Franklin Library hardcover leatherette is in EXCELLENT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. The spine is tight and strong. There is minor scratching to the text block gilt as shown.

Franklin Library hardcover leatherette books are extremely durable and well-constructed, using the same beautiful archival acid-free paper as their top-tier premium Limited Edition Leather books. The leatherette cover editions are highly resistant to scratches, gouges, dents, or other abrasions and damage. Much more so than genuine leather, which generally requires careful handling and some maintenance to remain in the same condition over the years. The rugged nature of the leatherette cover and binding also makes it a great on-the-go option without comprising the reading experience. Which also makes them a great choice for a child or teen! I can't say enough about how underappreciated these amazing books are.

The Annals by Roman historian and senator Tacitus is a history of the Roman Empire from the reign of Tiberius to that of Nero, the years AD 14–68. The Annals are an important source for modern understanding of the history of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD; it is Tacitus' final work, and modern historians generally consider it his greatest writing. Historian Ronald Mellor calls it "Tacitus's crowning achievement", which represents the "pinnacle of Roman historical writing".