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Tacitus

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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Tacitus and Pliny: A Historical Dialogue

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Tacitus and Pliny the Younger, focusing on Tacitus's admiration for Agricola amid his critical view of Roman Britain. It highlights the challenges of historical writing, the biases in Tacitus's accounts, and the broader implications of documenting history in a tumultuous political landscape.

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