Germania And Agricola Of Tacitus (1852)

The Germania and Agricola of Tacitus is a book written by Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman historian who lived in the first century AD. The book was originally published in 98 AD and was later translated into English by Alfred John Church and William Jackson Brodribb in 1852. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Germania, is a description of the Germanic tribes who lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. Tacitus provides a detailed account of their customs, religion, and way of life. He also compares the virtues of the Germans with the vices of the Romans, highlighting the simplicity and bravery of the former.The second part, Agricola, is a biography of Tacitus' father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, who was a Roman general and governor of Britain. Tacitus describes Agricola's military campaigns in Britain and his efforts to Romanize the province. He also provides a glimpse into the political intrigues of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.The Germania and Agricola of Tacitus is considered an important historical work as it provides valuable insights into the culture and society of the Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire during the first century AD. It is also a testament to the literary skills of Tacitus, who is regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians.With English Notes, Critical And Explanatory, From The Best And Latest Authorities; The Remarks Of Botticher On The Style Of Tacitus; And A Copious Geographical Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.