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Germania
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Tacitus's "Germania" is a monograph offering a detailed description of the Germanic tribes living beyond the Roman frontier.
It provides valuable insights into the social structures, customs, and beliefs of these tribes, offering a comparative perspective on Roman civilization.
The book's narrative style combines ethnographic observation with political commentary, creating a compelling portrait of the Germanic peoples and their relationship with Rome.
It also touches upon broader themes of Roman imperialism, exploring the contrasts between Roman civilization and the perceived 'barbarism' of the Germanic tribes.
The book's enduring relevance lies in its contribution to our understanding of early Germanic societies and its influence on subsequent interpretations of Roman-Germanic relations.
It provides valuable insights into the social structures, customs, and beliefs of these tribes, offering a comparative perspective on Roman civilization.
The book's narrative style combines ethnographic observation with political commentary, creating a compelling portrait of the Germanic peoples and their relationship with Rome.
It also touches upon broader themes of Roman imperialism, exploring the contrasts between Roman civilization and the perceived 'barbarism' of the Germanic tribes.
The book's enduring relevance lies in its contribution to our understanding of early Germanic societies and its influence on subsequent interpretations of Roman-Germanic relations.
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Das heißt, auch im Weltraum oder da, wo man nach dem Tod hingeht, in den Himmel, eben einem nichts erwartet, sondern es sehr dunkel ist, also dass es keinerlei Glücksversprechen gibt und dass es aber trotzdem noch Genossen gibt.
Thomas Ostermeier, was soll das Theater?
Referenced as a place where Tacitus writes about the Matiaci tribe.
Conférence - René Bloch - Les débuts de la philosophie juive dans l'Antiquité : L'idée d'un déterminisme géographique et la diaspora juive
