Tacitus

Germania (eBook, ePUB)

Insights into the Germanic tribes beyond Roman borders

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 into the practices and beliefs of the ancient Germanic people. Tacitus employs a mixture of historical facts, anecdotal evidence, and commentary to offer a comprehensive portrait of the tribes living beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. This work serves as an important historical document that sheds light on the relationship between Rome and its northern neighbors during the 1st century AD. Tacitus' attention to detail and critical analysis of the Germanic societies make 'Germania' a significant contribution to the field of ancient history. Tacitus, a Roman historian and senator, was known for his sharp observations and meticulous research. His personal experiences and political career likely influenced his interest in studying the various peoples surrounding the Roman Empire. Tacitus' dedication to truth and accuracy is evident in 'Germania,' where he presents a balanced and nuanced portrayal of the Germanic tribes. I recommend 'Germania' to readers interested in ancient history, anthropology, and cultural studies. Tacitus' insightful analysis and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of intercultural relations in the ancient world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 25
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066444549
• Artikelnr.: 61609926

Autorenporträt

Publius Cornelius Tacitus (c.¿AD 56 - c.¿120) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. Tacitus is considered to be one of the greatest Roman historians. He lived in what has been called the Silver Age of Latin literature, and is known for the brevity and compactness of his Latin prose, as well as for his penetrating insights into the psychology of power politics. As a young man, Tacitus studied rhetoric in Rome to prepare for a career in law and politics; like Pliny, he may have studied under Quintilian (c.¿35 AD - c.¿ 100). In 77 or 78, he married Julia Agricola, daughter of the famous general Agricola. Little is known of their domestic life, save that Tacitus loved hunting and the outdoors. He started his career under Vespasian (69-79), but entered political life as a quaestor in 81 or 82 under Titus. He advanced steadily through the cursus honorum, becoming praetor in 88 and a quindecimvir, a member of the priestly college in charge of the Sibylline Books and the Secular games. He gained acclaim as a lawyer and as an orator. From his seat in the Senate, Titus became suffect consul in 97 during the reign of Nerva, being the first of his family to do so. During his tenure, he reached the height of his fame as an orator when he delivered the funeral oration for the famous veteran soldier Lucius Verginius Rufus. In the following year, he wrote and published the Agricola and Germania, foreshadowing the literary endeavors that would occupy him until his death. Afterwards, he absented himself from public life, but returned during Trajan's reign (98-117). In 100, he and his friend Pliny the Younger prosecuted Marius Priscus (proconsul of Africa) for corruption. Priscus was found guilty and sent into exile; Pliny wrote a few days later that Tacitus had spoken "with all the majesty which characterizes his usual style of oratory."