The agricola and the germania are two important historical works by cornelius tacitus, an ancient roman senator and historian. It offers fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate and peoples of the country, and a succinct account of the early stages of the roman occupation, nearly fatally. Tacitus agricola cambridge greek and latin classics. Length of power had matured his daring, and his passion for poppaea daily grew more ardent. The agricola is both a portrait of julius agricola the most famous governor of roman britain and tacitus wellloved and respected fatherinlaw and the first detailed account of brita.
The agricola and the germania are the shortest works of tacitus, and in my view his best. Woodmans commentary is stuffed with literary parallels, teasing nuances of. The agricola is both a portrait of julius agricola the most famous governor of roman britain and tacitus wellloved and respected fatherinlaw and the first detailed account of britain that has come down to us. Full search options are on the right side and top of the page. A historical commentary on tacitus histories iv and v. In the surviving volumes of the annals, he examines the roman emporers who succeeded augustus and the imperial dynasty itself, explaining and recording the peace the emporers brought, but also the corruption and decadence that came with it. The annals of tacitus with a commentary by the rev. Agricola is an homage to the historians fatherinlaw, a roman governor in britain during the 1st century a. The notes were selected and assembled by undergraduates at the university of pennsylvania during the academic year 201516, then vetted, edited. Particular attention is paid to the understanding of tacitus latin, but a. Thus an honourable rivalry took the place of compulsion. Purpose and literary form of the agricola dickinson college.
Agricola the agricola is a short biography of tacitus fatherinlaw. Cambridge university press, 2014, which was the textbook for the class. The agricola and germania are his first books, published in ad 98. He lived in what has been called the silver age of latin literature, and is known for the brevity and compactness of his latin prose, as well as for his penetrating insights. The annals of imperial rome ebook written by tacitus. The term variorum refers to a compilation made with the notes of various editors, cum notis variorum. Enter a perseus citation to go to another section or work. It is essential to the appreciation of the treatise that the reader keep these facts in mind. Agricola gave private encouragement and public aid to the building of temples, courts of justice and dwellinghouses, praising the energetic, and reproving the indolent. According to the historians of that period, caius was jealous of him, and took every opportunity of mortifying him. He became an orator, married in 77 a daughter of julius agricola before agricola went to britain, was quaestor in 81 or 82, a senator under the flavian emperors, and a praetor in 88. Annales by roman historian and senator tacitus is a history of the roman empire from the reign of tiberius to that of nero, the years ad 1468. The agricola and the germania are two important historical works by cornelius tacitus, an ancient roman senator and historian who lived from 56 ad to 120 ad.
The publication of the book was doubtless retarded by that attitude of selfeffacement which, as we. This is the complete set of church and brodribb translations of tacitus. Pdf tacitus germania download full pdf book download. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Tacitus ad 56117, a roman senator and acclaimed orator, was also romes greatest historian. The annals are an important source for modern understanding of the history of the roman empire during the 1st century ad. The ancient custom of transmitting to posterity the actions and manners of famous men, has not been neglected even by the present age, incurious though it be about those belonging to it, whenever any exalted and noble degree of virtue has triumphed over that false estimation of merit, and that illwill to it, by which small and. Claudius is emperor in books 11 and 12 and tacitus seems to lose no chance to portray him as unaware of what his wives are doing. The notes were selected and assembled by undergraduates at the university of pennsylvania during the academic year 201516, then vetted, edited, and occasionally supplemented by me see further below. Because they were designed to be orated, they are faced fast paced, active and a perfect text for the time constrained classicist. Each of his grandfathers was an imperial procurator, that is, of the highest equestrian rank. First, the book serves to pay tribute to one of the greatest commanders over britain in roman history, that of commander agricola. Historical commentary on tacitus histories i and ii. Particular attention is paid to the understanding of tacitus latin, but.
Full text of tacitus, the agricola and germania see other formats. The internet classics archive the annals by tacitus. The germania and agricola of tacitus, with english notes, critical and explanatory, from the best and latest authorities. This 30page guide for agricola by tacitus includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 46 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. The agricola and the germania kindle edition by tacitus. The agricola and the germania, by cornelius tacitus, serves two purposes as a historical document. On the life and character of julius agricola is a book by the roman historian tacitus, written c.
It offers fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate and peoples of the country, and a succinct account of the early stages of the roman. The agricola is both a portrait of julius agricolathe most famous governor of roman britain and tacitus wellloved and respected fatherinlawand the first detailed account of britain that has come down to us. Tacitus is considered to be one of the greatest roman historians. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the annals of imperial rome.
The first commentary in english on the agricola for almost half a century. Gnaeus julius agricola served as governor of britain from 7785 and conquered much of wales, northern england, and even scotland. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. It also covers, briefly, the geography and ethnography of ancient britain. The germania of tacitus is the most extensive account of the ancient germans written during the roman period, but has been relatively neglected in the scholarship of the englishspeaking world. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Agricola and germania are two of roman historian tacitus most famous works.
Easy to read and featuring a useful introduction by harold mattingly on the historical and societal context, it is an easy way to break into tacituss treatment of his fatherinlaw. Meanwhile this book, intended to do honour to agricola, my fatherinlaw, will, as an expression of filial regard, be commended, or at least excused. Due to his status as agricolas soninlaw, tacitus tells the story of. This book contains a pair of early works by the great roman historian tacitus. Germania describes the german people and their culture during the same period. Latin text, study aids with vocabulary, and commentary classics textbooks book 3 by mathew owen and. The first work of any great historian has always commanded attention, and ta. Agricola book 1 10 britain, the largest of the islands which roman geography includes, is so situated that it faces germany on the east, spain on the west. Ad 98, which recounts the life of his fatherinlaw gnaeus julius agricola, an eminent roman general and governor of britain from ad 7778 8384. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. The agricola is a biography of the roman general gnaeus julius agricola as well as a geographic and ethnographic history of ancient britain. Tacitus lived in what historians call the silver age of latin literature and his contributions to the histories of these tumultuous times are considered significant and. Purpose and literary form of the agricola dickinson. Agricola is the story of tacitus fatherinlaw, a roman officer that was involved in the conquest of britain.
Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Home collectionstexts perseus catalog research grants open source about help. The agricola and the germania by tacitus, paperback. Cnaeus julius agricola was born at the ancient and famous colony of forum julii. Tacitus is most famous for his histories and annals, but three of his shorter works also survive. The authors admiration for his late fatherinlaw is manifest in agricola. This is one of the most common translations of the agricola available. On the life and character of julius agricola is a book by the roman historian tacitus, written c 98, which recounts the life of his fatherinlaw gnaeus julius agricola, an eminent roman general. Tacitus cornelius, famous roman historian, was born in 55, 56 or 57 ce and lived to about 120. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This is the first commentary in english on the agricola for almost half a century.
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