“They even say that an altar dedicated to Ulysses , with the addition of the name of his father, Laertes , was formerly discovered on the same spot, and that certain monuments and tombs with Greek inscriptions, still exist on the borders of Germany and Rhaetia .”
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Work
The Agricola and Germany of Tacitus
This work is a comprehensive study of the Roman province of Britannia and the neighboring Germanic tribes, offering insights into the political, social, and military aspects of the region during the 1st century AD. Tacitus' detailed observations provide a unique perspective on the Roman Empire's expansion and its interactions with the indigenous populations. 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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Source: Germania by Tacitus
“What is today supported by precedents will hereafter become a precedent.”