Five Books Of The History Of C. Cornelius Tacitus: With His Treatise On The Manners Of The Germans And His Life Of Agricola (1826)

The Five Books of the History of C. Cornelius Tacitus is a historical work by the ancient Roman historian Tacitus. This book includes his treatise on the manners of the Germans and his life of Agricola. The history covers the period from the reign of the Emperor Galba in AD 68 to the death of the Emperor Domitian in AD 96. It provides an account of the Roman Empire during this time, including the reigns of the Emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. The treatise on the manners of the Germans provides an ethnographic account of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. The life of Agricola is a biography of Tacitus' father-in-law, who was a Roman general and governor of Britain. This 1826 edition of the book is translated into English and includes notes and commentary to provide context for modern readers.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.