Cornelius Tacitus

historian

Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian and senator who lived in the first century AD. His works, particularly the 'Annals' and 'Histories', provide a detailed account of the Roman Empire's history and governance. Tacitus is noted for his critical approach to the political events of his time, particularly regarding the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His ethnographic work, 'Germania', provided insights into the customs and tribes of the Germanic peoples, influencing various cultural and political narratives in later centuries, including during the Nazi regime, which misappropriated his writings to promote their ideology.