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Germania and Agricola

Germania and Agricola

Church, Alfred John
Brodribb, William Jackson
Brooks, Edward, Jr.

Paperback

German History

ISBN10: 1543169309
ISBN13: 9781543169300
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Feb 15 2017
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

For nearly two thousand years, Germania and Agricola have stood among the most important surviving works of classical history. Written by the Roman historian Tacitus, these remarkable texts offer a window into the world beyond Rome's frontiers and into the character of one of the Empire's most distinguished generals.

In Germania, Tacitus provides a detailed account of the Germanic tribes of northern Europe, describing their customs, social organization, warfare, religion, and values. Although written from a Roman perspective, the work remains one of the principal sources for understanding the early Germanic peoples and their relationship with the Roman world. Its influence has extended far beyond antiquity, shaping historical scholarship and inspiring generations of readers interested in the origins of Europe.

Agricola is both a biography and a historical narrative, recounting the life and achievements of Gnaeus Julius Agricola, Tacitus's father-in-law and the Roman governor who extended Roman rule deep into Britain. Alongside its portrait of an honorable statesman and commander, the work offers a fascinating account of Roman Britain, including military campaigns, native resistance, and the famous confrontation with the Caledonian leader Calgacus.

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