“This I regard as history's highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.”
Quote by Tacitus
Work
The Annals & The Histories
This book is a compilation of detailed historical accounts and chronicles, offering a rich tapestry of past events and periods. 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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