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Tacitus

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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The Idealization of Political Eras and Governance

This chapter delves into the perception of historical political figures and the idealization of past eras. The discussion intertwines humor with a critical analysis of political thought, comparing historical writers like Tacitus to notable British political figures and highlighting the contradictions in their advocacy and ridicule of governance systems.

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