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2022376The Life and Death of Julius Agricolahttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-and-death-of-julius-agricola/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1039925/b044afa9-b174-4aa9-9f22-7d682acc65a2.jpg?v=6384439987067300002525MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/<p>In The Life and Death of Julius Agricola, Tacitus masterfully intertwines biography and history, offering a poignant account of his father-in-laws life as a Roman general. Written in a concise yet elegant style, the text reflects the high rhetorical standards of the Silver Age of Latin literature, marked by incisive observations and moral reflections on power, virtue, and duty. Tacitus employs a personal narrative juxtaposed with broader political commentary, focusing on Agricolas military campaigns in Britain and his efforts to Romanize the conquered territories, all while subtly critiquing the imperial regime of his time. Tacitus, a prominent historian and senator of the Roman Empire, lived through a period of profound political turbulence. His close familial ties to Agricola and his own experiences of power dynamics and governance deeply influenced this work. Tacituss firsthand perspective, combined with his deep understanding of Roman culture and politics, provides a poignant critique of imperial authority and the complexities of leadership, illuminating the ethical dilemmas faced by Roman leaders. This text is essential for readers interested in Roman history, biography, and the moral implications of leadership. Tacituss rich narrative serves both as a tribute to Agricolas legacy and as a reflective commentary on the nature of power, making it a vital addition to any scholarly collection.</p>...1979821The Life and Death of Julius Agricola2525https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-and-death-of-julius-agricola/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1039925/b044afa9-b174-4aa9-9f22-7d682acc65a2.jpg?v=638443998706730000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20228596547089452_W3siaWQiOiJiMDlmMDJmZi1mMzBlLTQwOGMtYWFiZS1mZGM4NTVhZmYzZDMiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjQ1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo0NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDEtMjhUMTc6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547089452_<p>This work by the Roman writer, Tacitus, written c.?AD 98, recounts the life of his father-in-law Gnaeus Julius Agricola, an eminent Roman general and Governor of Britain from AD 77/78 83/84. It also covers the geography and ethnography of ancient Britain. In the first three sections of the Agricola, Tacitus discusses the nature of biographies and includes anecdotes on how previous examples have been treated. Tacitus also comments on the state of the Roman Empire at the time of his writing of the Agricola, stating that circumstances are not conducive to living a moral life. The fourth section is a summary of Agricolas heritage, which was strong according to Tacitus, his personality, and education, which Tacitus says was well rounded and extensive. Tacitus then describes Agricolas military apprenticeship in Britannia, describing how Agricola was helping to deal with tumultuous times in that province, with an uprising having taken place there. The subsequent sections discuss Agricolas personal life and professional career prior to his governorship in Britannia.</p>(*_*)8596547089452_<p>In The Life and Death of Julius Agricola, Tacitus masterfully intertwines biography and history, offering a poignant account of his father-in-laws life as a Roman general. Written in a concise yet elegant style, the text reflects the high rhetorical standards of the Silver Age of Latin literature, marked by incisive observations and moral reflections on power, virtue, and duty. Tacitus employs a personal narrative juxtaposed with broader political commentary, focusing on Agricolas military campaigns in Britain and his efforts to Romanize the conquered territories, all while subtly critiquing the imperial regime of his time. Tacitus, a prominent historian and senator of the Roman Empire, lived through a period of profound political turbulence. His close familial ties to Agricola and his own experiences of power dynamics and governance deeply influenced this work. Tacituss firsthand perspective, combined with his deep understanding of Roman culture and politics, provides a poignant critique of imperial authority and the complexities of leadership, illuminating the ethical dilemmas faced by Roman leaders. This text is essential for readers interested in Roman history, biography, and the moral implications of leadership. Tacituss rich narrative serves both as a tribute to Agricolas legacy and as a reflective commentary on the nature of power, making it a vital addition to any scholarly collection.</p>...8596547089452_DigiCatlibro_electonico_e11db4af-60ed-3d15-beb9-470bb82fa0e4_8596547089452;8596547089452_8596547089452Tacitus .InglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-b5478cee-193a-486e-9697-bd9915a00eb1.epub2022-07-21T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat