Germania

eBook: Germania

Sprache - Englisch

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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 peoples outside the Roman Empire. It begins with a description of the lands, laws, and customs of the Germanic people, then describes individual peoples, beginning with those dwelling closest to Roman lands and ending on the uttermost shores of the Baltic, among the amber-gathering Aesti, the Fenni, and the unknown peoples beyond them.


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Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus was a renowned Roman historian and senator who lived during the latter part of the first century AD. His contributions to Latin prose are distinguished by their concise narrative style and penetrating psychological insights into the politics and personalities of his era. Tacitus is best known for his critical and complex works on the history of Rome, reflecting on the reigns of the emperors and the intricacies of Roman society. Among his most significant writings are the 'Histories' and 'Annals,' which chronicle the empire's history from the death of Augustus to the end of Nero's reign. Tacitus's 'Germania' is a seminal ethnographic work that provides an account of the geography, customs, and tribes of Germania, the land inhabited by the Germanic peoples outside the Roman Empire. It has been a crucial source for understanding ancient Germanic culture and has markedly influenced the study of German history. Scholars often cite Tacitus for his mastery over Latin, his capacity for astute observation, and his bleak, sometimes cynical view of human nature. Despite the historical significance of his work, many details of Tacitus's own life, including the exact dates of his birth and death, remain the subject of scholarly debate. Nevertheless, his writings continue to stand as pillars of Roman historiography and literature.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 25 Seiten

Größe: 341,1 KB

ISBN: 8596547019985

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