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No, none of the ancient writers actually wrote with impartiality. Now most of them state at the beginning of their histories that they are going to be fair and impartial but in reality their own prejudices show through. A careful reading of Tacitus and the others will prove this.
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Which was one of the first historians to emphasize documented facts over unverifiable stories?
Tacitus
When did Tacitus live?
The 3rd century
How might a spokesperson from the roman imperial court have responded to these views of Tacitus?
There was no need for the imperial court to respond Tacitus' views. He expressed his views on the reign of Domitian after Domitian was assassinated and condemned to damnatio memoriae (erasure of memory). Tacitus expressed the hatred for tyranny which the reign of Domitian had created for him and shame about having been complicit to Domitian's persecution of individuals through his silence. Although Nerva had been an advisor of Domitian's and a supporter of his Flavian dynasty, when he was designated as the successor to the hated emperor, he was the one who issued the damnatio memoriae and had his coins and statues melted, his arches torn down and his name erased from all public records. Nerva would not/could not have contemplated a response to Tacitus' popular views.
What did Roman Emperor Nero believe about comets?
Nero did not believe anything about comets. The ancient Roman historian Tacitus reported that a comet occurred during the reign of Nero.
What is Tacitus known for?
Publius Cornelius Tacitus [56-117 AD/ CE], Senator and Historia, most famous works were the Annals [Tiberius, Nero] and the Histories [Year of 4 emperors, Vespasian, Flavian Dynasty]. In this work it is examined the reign of the Roman Emperors from the death of Augustus [14 AD/ CE] up to the death of Domitian [96 AD/ CE].Tacitus (Publius cornelius) was a historian in the Roman Empire (ca.56-120AD). He wrote about the roman Empire and was rather pessimistic considering the period of the roman history after the end of the Republic. Not all of his works had been preserved (The Annals, Histories).
Did tacitus use impartiality?
No. None of the ancient writers were impartial. They all had their biases and reasons for writing their histories, Tacitus was no different. Remember though, this is not to say that they were wrong or lied in their writings. It's just that they slanted their work to give a certain impression.
What did the ancient Roman historian Tacitus write about the Germanic Tribes?
Tacitus wrote "Germania" .
Where did tacitus write?
He wrote in Rome
When did Tacitus die?
Marcus Claudius Tacitus died in 276.
How did Tacitus write history?
Tacitus, like all other ancient Roman and Greek historians, relied on the works of earlier ancient historians. For events which occurred nearer his lifetime or during his lifetime he relied on existing accounts and his own enquires.
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 is impartiality?
not taking sides
What are the attractions of utilitarianism?
Impartiality
Which was one of the first historians to emphasize documented facts over unverifiable stories?
Tacitus
