Agricola
About this book
"Cornelius Tacitus, Rome's greatest historian and the last major writer of classical Latin prose, produced his first two books in AD 98. He was inspired to take up his pen when the assassination of Domitian ended 'fifteen years of enforced silence'. These first products were brief: the biography of his late father-in-law Julius Agricola and an account of Rome's most dangerous enemies, the Germans. As governor for seven years, Agricola had completed the conquest of Britain and much of Tacitus' biography is devoted to the country and its people. Germany is the only surviving specimen from the ancient world of an ethnographic study. Each of these early works has had immense influence on our perception of Rome and the northern 'barbarians'." "This newly translated edition reflects recent research in Roman-British and Roman-German history, including recently discovered evidence on Tacitus' early career."--Jacket.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 329 readers · 161 pages · ≈ 2 h 59 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Agricola?
About ≈ 2 h 59 m — 161 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Agricola?
161 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Agricola?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Is Agricola in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Agricola?
The main characters include Cornelius Tacitus, Duane Reed Stuart (1873-1941), Tacitus Cornelius, Gnaeus Julius Agricola.
Where does Agricola take place?
It is set in Italy, Rome, Germany during To 843.
Who wrote Agricola?
P. Cornelius Tacitus.
Where can I read Agricola online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library