Discussion: Germania

Author: Tacitus

Description: In Germania, the Roman historian Tacitus provides a detailed ethnographic account of the Germanic tribes living beyond the Roman Empire’s borders. Written in the 1st century CE, Tacitus contrasts the “barbarian” virtues of the Germanic tribes, such as bravery, simplicity, and freedom, with the perceived decadence and corruption of Roman society. Though his portrayal is often idealized, Germania is invaluable for understanding the cultural and social values of these tribes, as well as the Roman perspective on them.

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