“So true is it that all transactions of preeminent importance are wrapt in doubt and obscurity; while some hold for certain facts the most precarious hearsays, others turn facts into falsehood; and both are exaggerated by posterity.”
Quote by Tacitus
Work
The Works of Tacitus: The Oxford Translation, Revised. With Notes ...
The Works of Tacitus: The Oxford Translation, Revised. With Notes ... is a scholarly edition of the historical writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. It includes a revised translation of his works, along with extensive notes that provide historical context and textual analysis. more
Author
Tacitus
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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