Kings were the original Magistrates of Rome: Lucius Brutus founded Liberty and the Consulship: Dictators were chosen occasionally, and used only in pressing exigencies. Little more than two years prevailed...

The following pages contain translations of the first two of these works. The "Germany," the full title of which is "Concerning the situation, manners and inhabitants of Germany," contains little of value...

Tacitus' 'The Annals & The Histories' is a significant historical work that provides a detailed account of the Roman Empire during the reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, and others. Known for his...

The Annals by Roman historian and senator Tacitus is a history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus to that of Nero, the years AD 14–68, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and...

Tacitus's 'The Origin and Situation of the Germans' is a detailed examination of the culture, customs, and geography of the Germanic tribes. Written in a precise and objective style, the book provides...

In Tacitus' 'The Life and Death of Julius Agricola', the author provides a compelling and detailed account of the life of the renowned Roman general and statesman, Gnaeus Julius Agricola. Written in a...

Tacitus' 'The Origin and Situation of the Germans' delves into the fascinating cultural and geographical landscape of the ancient Germanic tribes. Written in a concise and scholarly style, the book offers...

Tacitus' 'The Histories & The Annals' is a monumental work that delves into the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and sharp political analysis, Tacitus...

Tacitus's 'Histories' is a detailed account of the reigns of the Roman emperors from 69-96 AD, focusing primarily on the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD and the subsequent Flavian Dynasty....

Tacitus' 'The Annals' is a masterpiece of Roman historical literature, providing a detailed account of the reigns of Roman emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Written in a concise and powerful...

"The Annals" by Roman historian and senator Tacitus is a history of the Roman Empire from the reign of Tiberius to that of Nero, the years AD 14–68. Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (c. AD 56 – after...

"The Annals" is a history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus to that of Nero, the years AD 14–68, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. As a senator, Tacitus had access...

Kings were the original Magistrates of Rome: Lucius Brutus founded Liberty and the Consulship: Dictators were chosen occasionally, and used only in pressing exigencies. Little more than two years prevailed...

The Histories is a Roman historical chronicle by Tacitus and it covers the Year of Four Emperors following the downfall of Nero in 68 AD, a year in the history of the Roman Empire in which four emperors...

Tacitus' 'Dialogue on Orators' is a compelling exploration of the role of rhetoric in Roman society, presenting a series of discussions between prominent figures debating the nature of eloquence and the...

In 'The Life and Death of Julius Agricola' by Tacitus, the reader is presented with a detailed biography of the famous Roman general Julius Agricola. Tacitus utilizes his impeccable literary style to...

Tacitus' 'Germania' is a fascinating ethnographic study that explores the customs, culture, and warfare of the Germanic tribes. Written in a concise and vivid style, the book provides valuable insights...

Die ethnographische Schrift "Germania" des römischen Historikers Tacitus zählt - aus naheliegenden Gründen - im ›heutigen Germanien‹ zu den unverwüstlichen Klassikern des lateinischen Literaturunterrichts....

Tacitus's 'The Annals & The Histories' is a monumental work of Roman historiography that provides a detailed account of the early Roman Empire, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius,...

Tacitus' 'The Annals' is a gripping historical account that provides readers with a detailed narrative of the Roman Empire's early years, particularly focusing on the reigns of emperors Tiberius, Caligula,...

Tacitus' 'The Histories' is a masterful work of historical literature that chronicles the tumultuous period following the assassination of Emperor Nero and the rise of the Flavian Dynasty in ancient Rome....

This book written by the Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus around 98 AD and originally entitled On the Origin and Situation of the Germans, is a historical and ethnographic work on the Germanic...

Tacitus' 'Germania' is a seminal work that delves into the cultural practices, social structures, and geographical features of the ancient Germanic tribes. Written in a concise and analytical style, this...

Der römische Historiker Cornelius Tacitus beschreibt in seinem Klassiker »Die Germania« aus dem Jahr 96 n. Chr. die Eigenarten und Sitten des römisch besetzten Germaniens. Tacitus stellt die einzelnen...

Cornelius Tacitus's 'The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus' offers a detailed account of the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, drawing from Tacitus's larger work 'Annals'. The...

In 'The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus', Cornelius Tacitus provides a detailed account of the ancient Germanic tribes and the life and military campaigns of Roman general Gnaeus Julius Agricola....

In 'Tacitus on Germany', Cornelius Tacitus provides a detailed and vivid account of the customs, culture, and geography of ancient Germany. Written in a concise and analytical style, Tacitus delves into...

Cornelius Tacitus's 'The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus' is a significant historical work that provides a detailed account of the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Tacitus's...

In Cornelius Tacitus's 'The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus', readers are transported back to ancient Rome and witness Tacitus' nuanced portrayal of two distinct regions of the Roman Empire. Written...

Die "Germania" gehört zu den antiken Texten mit einer großen geschichtlichen Wirkung. Ein Grund ist ihre häufige Verwendung als politische Kampfschrift - und zwar für wechselnde Zwecke. Bei einer unterhaltsam-informativen...