Publisher's Synopsis
The Agricola and Germania of Tacitus is a historical book written by Cornelius Tacitus in 98 AD. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is about the life and achievements of Tacitus' father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, who was a Roman general and governor of Britain. The second part is about the Germanic tribes and their customs and way of life.The Agricola section of the book covers Agricola's early life, his military campaigns in Britain, and his governance of the province. Tacitus praises Agricola's leadership and military skills, and also criticizes the Roman Empire's policies towards the Britons. He also describes the geography, climate, and culture of Britain during Agricola's time.The Germania section of the book is a detailed account of the Germanic tribes and their customs. Tacitus provides descriptions of their physical appearance, social structure, religion, and military practices. He also criticizes the Roman Empire's policies towards the Germanic tribes and praises their bravery and independence.The book is considered an important source of information on Roman Britain and the Germanic tribes. It is also valued for its literary style, which is characterized by vivid descriptions, moralizing commentary, and rhetorical flourishes. This edition of the book was published in 1869 and includes an introduction and notes by the translator, William Savage.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.
