Tacitus
Tacitus was a Roman historian and senator who lived in the first century AD, renowned for his critical and insightful analyses of the Roman Empire's politics and society. His works, particularly 'Annals' and 'Histories,' provide a detailed account of the Roman governance and the complexities of imperial power, famously coining the phrase about the peace of Rome being achieved through destruction.
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Switzerland:
Tacitus described Germania as a terrible land and had a biased view of the Germanic tribes.
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Switzerland:
Tacitus was a Roman historian who described the Romans' actions in a way that is still used to critique governments today.
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Switzerland:
Tacitus wrote about the Germanic tribes, influencing perceptions of their identity.
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Romania:
Tacitus mentioned Jesus's crucifixion during the reign of Tiberius.
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Switzerland:
Tacitus provided accounts of the Varusschlacht in his Annals, written about a century later.
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Italy:
Tacitus is quoted regarding the idea of pax romana.
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