Originally published in 1828. Cornelius Tacitus, Rome's greatest historian, was inspired to take up his pen when the assassination of Domitian ended fifteen years of enforced silence'. Germany gives insight into Rome's most dangerous enemies,
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Originally published in 1828. Cornelius Tacitus, Rome's greatest historian, was inspired to take up his pen when the assassination of Domitian ended fifteen years of enforced silence'. Germany gives insight into Rome's most dangerous enemies,
"Germania and Agricola" from Cornelius Tacitus. Senator and a historian of the Roman Empire (54-117).
I et tidligt kapitel af "Agricola" hævder Tacitus, at han ønsker at tale om årene under Domitian, Nerva og Trajan. I "Historiebøgerne" har omfanget ændret sig; Tacitus siger, at han vil beskæftige sig med Nerva og Trajans tidsalder på
"Årbøgerne", Tacitus' sidste arbejde, dækker perioden fra Augustus Caesars død i 14 e.v.t. Han skrev mindst seksten bøger, men bøgerne 7-10 og dele af bøgerne 5, 6, 11 og 16 mangler. Bog 6 slutter med Tiberius' død og bøgerne 7 til 12 dæ
Ancient Roman senator and historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus is known throughout Western history as one of the greatest historical writers of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He lived during the first century AD and was the son of a wealthy aristocrat