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What did the ancient Roman historian Tacitus write about the Germanic Tribes?
Tacitus wrote "Germania" .
What is the reason Tacitus's observation concerning the Germanic peoples were remarkable for his time?
He viewed the Germanic peoples in his book Germania not as barbarians but admirable in their views on family values which incorporated monogamy and chastity ; virtues he felt worthy of emulation .
Was tacitus the Roman Emperor kind or cruel?
Tacitus was not an emperor. He was a historian.
What did the Roman historian Tacitus think of Christians?
AnswerThe second-century Roman historian, Tacitus, was not a Christian. His strongly held republican views led him to take a harsh and generally biased view of the Roman emperors who had preced him. He was often a critic of Nero, although he does say of Nero that "his pledges were not dishonoured, and many [unpopular] decisions were made by the Senate itself". It was Tacitus who claimed that Nero punished the Christians of Rome unfairly for the Great Fire of Rome.
What were the weaknesses that led to the fall of the roman empire?
The fall of the Roman Empire usually refers to the fall of the western part of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. The eastern part of the Roman Empire continued to exist for nearly 1,000 years. The fall of this part of the empire was precipitated by the invasions of the Germanic peoples. The weaknesses of the Romans were lack of unity and reliance of allied Germanic troops. There were in-fights between the Romans which made a concerted response to the invasions difficult. Moreover, Germanic soldiers who had risen through the ranks were made commanders-in-chiefs of the Roman army in the west and who seized effective power.
What did the ancient Roman historian Tacitus write about the Germanic Tribes?
Tacitus wrote "Germania" .
Who is the author of germania?
The "Germania" was written by the Roman historian Tacitus around 98 AD. It is an ethnographic work on the Germanic tribes living outside the Roman Empire.
What has the author Eduard Merkel written?
Eduard Merkel has written: 'Der Bataveraufstand bei Tacitus' -- subject(s): Batavi (Germanic people)
What is the reason Tacitus's observation concerning the Germanic peoples were remarkable for his time?
He viewed the Germanic peoples in his book Germania not as barbarians but admirable in their views on family values which incorporated monogamy and chastity ; virtues he felt worthy of emulation .
When was the first written account of the Germans?
This may not be the earliest written account of Germanic peoples, but the Roman historian Tacitus wrote "Germania" in c. 98 AD, an ethnographic book about the Germanic tribes which roamed the land north of the Roman Empire.
When did Tacitus die?
Marcus Claudius Tacitus died in 276.
Was tacitus the Roman Emperor kind or cruel?
Tacitus was not an emperor. He was a historian.
When was Marcus Claudius Tacitus born?
Marcus Claudius Tacitus was born in 200.
When was Nicholas Tacitus Zegers born?
Nicholas Tacitus Zegers was born in 1495.
When did Nicholas Tacitus Zegers die?
Nicholas Tacitus Zegers died in 1559.
What are your strengthswhere do you think your weaknesses lie?
When discussing your weaknesses, use the opportunity to show how you can turn your weaknesses into learning experiences. It should be easy to discuss your strengths.
Which was one of the first historians to emphasize documented facts over unverifiable stories?
Tacitus
