Life of Roman Historian Tacitus (may 8, 55 – aug 19, 117)
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praises the simple lifestyles of barbaric peoples while criticizing the decline of Roman virtue and morality in his literary work the Germania.In addition to Tacitus' depiction of Rome’s declining morality, Persius (34-62 C.E.), Petronius (d. 66), and Juvenal (c. 65-128 C.E.) wrote satirical works to show their frustration at this decline in virtue.
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Date:
may 8, 55
aug 19, 117
~ 62 years