Five Books Of The History Of C. Cornelius Tacitus

The book ""Five Books Of The History Of C. Cornelius Tacitus: With His Treatise On The Manners Of The Germans And His Life Of Agricola (1826)"" is a collection of historical works by the ancient Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus. The book includes five books of Tacitus' Histories, which cover the period from the death of Nero in 68 AD to the death of Domitian in 96 AD. These books provide a detailed account of the political and military events of the time, including the Jewish Revolt and the wars against the Germanic tribes.In addition to the Histories, the book also includes Tacitus' treatise on the manners of the Germans, which provides a detailed description of the customs and way of life of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. This work is considered one of the most important sources of information on the Germanic peoples.Finally, the book also includes Tacitus' biography of his father-in-law, Agricola, who was a successful general and governor of Britain during the reign of the Emperor Domitian. This work provides a detailed account of Agricola's life and achievements, as well as his relationship with Tacitus.Overall, ""Five Books Of The History Of C. Cornelius Tacitus: With His Treatise On The Manners Of The Germans And His Life Of Agricola (1826)"" is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the political, military, and cultural history of ancient Rome and its neighboring peoples.With English Notes, Original And Compiled.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.