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π Tacitus was a Roman historian and senator who lived during the first century AD.
ποΈ He is known for his works, including the 'Annals' and 'Histories', which detail the history of the Roman Empire.
π Tacitus is often regarded as one of the greatest historians of ancient Rome.
π He provided critical insights into the politics and culture of the Roman Empire during his time.
π His writings emphasized the moral decline of Roman society and the impacts of tyranny.
βοΈ Tacitus was born around 56 AD in modern-day Poland and died around 120 AD.
π£οΈ He had a unique writing style that combines brevity with depth, making his accounts poignant.
π Tacitus was also known for his ethnographic observations, particularly in 'Germania', where he described the customs of Germanic tribes.
πΊ He is believed to have been a contemporary of the emperor Domitian, which influenced his perspectives on power and governance.
π Tacitus contributed significantly to historical methodology, stressing the importance of critical sources and evidence in historical writing.
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