The Germany and the Agricola
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Publicado el 20 de febrero de 2016
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 from a historical standpoint. It describes with vividness the fierce and independent spirit of the German nations, with many suggestions as to the dangers in which the empire stood of these people. The "Agricola" is a biographical sketch of the writer's father-in-law, who, as has been said, was a distinguished man and governor of Britain. It is one of the author's earliest works and was probably written shortly after the death of Domitian, in 96. This work, short as it is, has always been considered an admirable specimen of biography on account of its grace and dignity of expression. Whatever else it may be, it is a graceful and affectionate tribute to an upright and excellent man...
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Título : The Germany and the Agricola
EAN : 9781531219451
Editorial : Perennial Press
Fecha de publicación
: 20/2/16
Formato : ePub
Tamaño del archivo : 404.63 kb
Protección : Aucune
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