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The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus is a collection of two influential works by the Roman historian Tacitus. Composed in the 1st century AD, these works provide invaluable insights into the history, culture, and geography of the Germanic tribes and the Roman conquest of Britain. In The Germany, Tacitus offers a detailed account of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. He describes their customs, political structures, warfare strategies, and their stark contrast with Roman society. This work serves as one of the earliest and most comprehensive sources of information about the Germanic peoples. Both works showcase Tacitus' sharp observations, eloquent prose, and critical analysis of political and military affairs. They offer a glimpse into the Roman worldview and their encounters with foreign cultures.

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      Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
      Publication Date: 07/01/2023
      ISBN13: 9789358590142, 978-9358590142
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      Book Synopsis
      The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus is a collection of two influential works by the Roman historian Tacitus. Composed in the 1st century AD, these works provide invaluable insights into the history, culture, and geography of the Germanic tribes and the Roman conquest of Britain. In The Germany, Tacitus offers a detailed account of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. He describes their customs, political structures, warfare strategies, and their stark contrast with Roman society. This work serves as one of the earliest and most comprehensive sources of information about the Germanic peoples. Both works showcase Tacitus' sharp observations, eloquent prose, and critical analysis of political and military affairs. They offer a glimpse into the Roman worldview and their encounters with foreign cultures.

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