The Life Of Agricola And The Germania (1913)

The Life of Agricola and the Germania is a historical work written by Cornelius Tacitus and first published in 98 AD. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life of Tacitus' father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, a Roman general who served in Britain during the reigns of the emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. Tacitus describes Agricola's military campaigns, his efforts to pacify and Romanize Britain, and his eventual recall to Rome and death.The second part of the book, the Germania, is a detailed account of the customs and culture of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. Tacitus describes their social organization, religious beliefs, marriage customs, and military practices, and contrasts their way of life with that of the Romans. The Germania is considered one of the most important sources of information on the Germanic peoples and their culture.Overall, The Life of Agricola and the Germania is a valuable historical work that provides insight into the Roman Empire's expansion and its encounters with other cultures.Revised By Katharine Allen And George Lincoln Hendrickson.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.