Cornelius Tacitus

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C. Cornelii Taciti Opera Omnia V5 (1821)

Beschreibung

C. Cornelii Taciti Opera Omnia V5 (1821) est liber qui continet opera omnia Cornelii Taciti, qui fuit historicus Romanus saeculi primi. In hoc volumine, leguntur libri quinque Annalium, qui narrat res gestas Romanorum ab Augusto usque ad mortem Neronis, et libri quinque Historiarum, qui tractant de rebus gestis Romanorum a Galba usque ad mortem Domitiani. Praeterea, continet librum Agricolae, qui narrat vitam et res gestas suae patris-in-law, Gnaei Iulii Agricolae, qui fuit praefectus Romanus in Britannia. In hoc volumine, leguntur etiam libri duo De Vita et Moribus Iulii Agricolae et Germania, qui tractant de moribus et institutis Germanorum. Hoc opus est una ex fontibus primariis historiae Romanae et est valde utile ad intellegendas res gestas et mores antiquos Romanorum et Germanorum.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.

Autor

Cornelius Tacitus (circa 56-120 AD) was a distinguished Roman historian, orator, and senator whose works have profoundly influenced our understanding of ancient Rome. Born into an equestrian family, Tacitus pursued a career in public service, achieving high-ranking positions, including quaestor, praetor, and consul. His career and political experiences deeply informed his historical writings. Tacitus is best known for his major historical works, The Annals and The Histories, which provide detailed chronicles of the Roman Empire's history. These writings are noted for their incisive analysis of the political intrigues, corruption, and moral decline of the Roman leadership during the early Empire. His narrative style, characterized by a blend of succinct prose and rhetorical flair, offers a critical perspective on imperial rule and its effects on Roman society. In addition to his histories, Tacitus authored Germania, an ethnographic study of the Germanic tribes. This work provides valuable insights into the contrast between Roman and Germanic cultures. Tacitus's contributions to historical writing are celebrated for their depth, accuracy, and literary excellence, securing his place as one of Rome's greatest historians.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 632
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 901g
• ISBN-13: 9781104044121
• ISBN-10: 1104044129
• Artikelnr.: 26039075