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“Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.”

Quote by Tacitus

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Tacitus, born in 56 AD and died in 117 AD, was a renowned Roman historian of the ancient period. His works are known for their rigorous factual recording and profound critical analysis, with 'The Annals' and 'The Histories' being significant sources for the study of the early history of the Roman Empire. more

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