Agricola and Germania (Penguin Classics)

The Agricola by Tacitus is a comprehensive and captivating account of Roman Britain, offering a detailed portrait of Julius Agricola - the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected father-in-law.

This book provides fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate, and peoples of the country, as well as a succinct account of the early stages of the Roman occupation.

With its focus on the warlike German tribes, the Germania by Tacitus is another notable work that compares the behavior of "barbarian" peoples favourably with the decadence and corruption of Imperial Rome.

Both books are part of Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, offering authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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