Author: Cornelius Tacitus
Narrator: Liam Johnson
Unabridged: 2 hr 15 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 02/20/2023
Genre: History - Ancient - Rome
"The Germany and The Agricola" is a book written by the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus, which is actually two separate works combined in one volume.
The first work, "The Agricola", is a biography of Tacitus' father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, who was a general and governor of Roman Britain during the late 1st century AD. The book details Agricola's military campaigns in Britain, his political career, and his personal character. It also provides a commentary on the Roman Empire and its relationship with its conquered territories.
The second work, "The Germany", is a description of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the Rhine river, as well as the geography and customs of the region. Tacitus provides an account of the Germanic peoples' society, religion, and warfare, as well as their interactions with the Romans. He also offers a comparison of the Roman and Germanic societies, highlighting what he saw as the virtues and vices of both.
Overall, "The Germany and The Agricola" provides a fascinating insight into both the Roman Empire and the cultures that it encountered and conquered. Tacitus is known for his vivid and engaging prose, as well as his critical commentary on the politics and society of his time.
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