Episode CCXXX - Emperor Tacitus
Emperors of Rome
Skepticism Towards Historical Credibility in Roman Sources
This chapter examines the reliability of sources in the Historia Augusta, especially an ivory book of decrees linked to Tacitus. While highlighting anachronisms and questionable references, the discussion also recognizes the author's earnest research efforts despite the text's flaws.
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