Tacitus: Germania, Agricola, And First Book Of The Annals, With Notes And Botticher's Remarks On The Style Of Tacitus (1855)

Tacitus: Germania, Agricola, and First Book of the Annals is a collection of historical works by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman historian who lived in the first century AD. The book includes three of Tacitus' most famous works: Germania, Agricola, and the first book of the Annals.Germania is a description of the Germanic people and their culture, as observed by Tacitus during his time as a Roman governor in Germania. Agricola is a biography of Tacitus' father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, who was a Roman general and governor of Britain. The first book of the Annals is a history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus in AD 14 to the death of Tiberius in AD 37.In addition to the original Latin text, this edition includes notes and commentary by the German philologist Wilhelm Botticher, who provides insights into the style and language of Tacitus. Botticher's remarks on Tacitus' style are particularly noteworthy, as they shed light on the unique and influential literary techniques employed by Tacitus in his historical writing.First published in 1855, Tacitus: Germania, Agricola, and First Book of the Annals remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of Roman history and literature. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the complex relationships between the Roman Empire and its neighbors.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.