Tacitus

GPTKB entity

Statements (222)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Histories
gptkb:Nero
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Domitian
gptkb:Trajan
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Nero
Roman history
the Silver Age of Latin literature
gptkbp:birth_date c. 56 AD
c. 56
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Gallia_Narbonensis
gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Interamna_Nahars
gptkbp:born gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Rome
c. 56 AD
56 AD
gptkbp:child gptkb:Tacitus_the_Younger
a daughter
gptkbp:children Tacitus' children
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Juvenal
gptkb:Pliny_the_Elder
gptkb:Seneca_the_Younger
gptkb:Suetonius
Martial
gptkbp:contributed_to historical writing
historical methodology
Roman historiography
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Author
Roman history
ethnography
gptkbp:death_date c. 120 AD
c. 120
gptkbp:depicted_in one of the greatest Roman historians
the character of Domitian
the character of Nero
the character of Tiberius
gptkbp:died c. 120 AD
120 AD
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:discusses the nature of power
the concept of liberty
the importance of public service.
the significance of the Druids
gptkbp:emphasizes the importance of moral integrity
gptkbp:examines the role of women in society
corruption in government
the role of the Senate
the relationship between history and morality
the psychology of leaders
gptkbp:family Cornelius family
gptkbp:famous_quote “ To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.”
“ The greatest crimes are caused by surfeit, not by want.”
“ The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
“ It is the desire of the lawgiver to make the people good.”
“ They make a desert and call it peace.”
“ To be ignorant of what happened before you were born is to remain always a child.”
“ The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.”
“ It is the duty of a good citizen to be a good citizen.”
gptkbp:father gptkb:Tacitus_the_Younger
gptkbp:field gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:literary_work
history
gptkbp:focuses_on gptkb:military_unit
Roman culture
Roman politics
cultural history
political history
Roman society
gptkbp:has_child Tacitus' daughter
Tacitus' son
gptkbp:highlights the consequences of tyranny
the differences between Romans and barbarians
gptkbp:historical_analysis primary sources
eyewitness accounts
critical evaluation
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Julio-Claudian_dynasty
gptkb:Flavian_dynasty
1st century AD
Principate
gptkbp:historical_significance provides insight into Roman history
analyzes the psychology of power
critiques the impact of imperialism
examines the moral decay of Rome
offers a perspective on the governance of emperors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tacitus
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Edward_Gibbon
gptkb:J._B._Bury
gptkb:Leopold_von_Ranke
gptkb:Theodor_Mommsen
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Edward_Gibbon
gptkb:Max_Weber
gptkb:Theodor_Mommsen
gptkb:Baruch_Spinoza
subsequent historians
modern historical writing
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Sallust
gptkb:Cicero
gptkb:Livy
gptkbp:is_active_in 1st century AD
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Roman society
the impact of war on society
the effects of imperialism
the concept of honor in Roman culture
the impact of Christianity on Rome
gptkbp:is_chronicled_in the reign of Hadrian
the reign of Trajan
the reign of Vespasian
gptkbp:is_considered_as one of the greatest Roman historians
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:is_explored_in the role of fate
the cultural practices of the Germans
gptkbp:is_influential_in gptkb:Author
historical writing
political thought
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:literary_work
scholarly articles
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Educational_Institution
universities
students of history
gptkbp:known_for his analysis of the Roman Empire
analysis of power and corruption
insight into Roman politics
his critical approach
critical approach to sources
his critical view of imperial power
his detailed accounts of the Roman Empire's history
critical analysis of Roman history
detailed accounts of the Roman Empire
portrayal of Germanic tribes
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:literary_work
historical writing
political thought
cultural critique
studied in universities
influenced modern historical writing
studied in classical literature courses
considered a key figure in Roman historiography
his style is emulated by later historians
his works are primary sources for Roman history
quoted by historians
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:notable_quote " It is the duty of the historian to be a critic."
" The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
" The greatest crimes are caused by the greatest virtues."
gptkbp:notable_rider gptkb:Jose_Ortiz
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Histories
gptkb:De_origine_et_situ_Germanorum
gptkb:De_vita_Julii_Agricolae
gptkb:Annals
gptkb:Germania
gptkb:Dialogus_de_oratoribus
gptkb:Histories
gptkb:Agricola
Annales
Historiae
The Annals
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:election
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Rome
gptkbp:provides a detailed account of the Batavian revolt
a narrative of the Year of the Four Emperors
insight into Germanic tribes
gptkbp:reign_end AD 275 to AD 276
gptkbp:reports_to the decline of the Roman Republic
gptkbp:reputation historical accuracy
literary quality
critical and analytical
gptkbp:resides_in 1st century AD
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:election
gptkb:Monarch
Governor of Asia
governor of Asia
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Julia_Agricola
gptkbp:style gptkb:church
gptkb:Historical_Society
political analysis
critical
rhetorical
concise
sophisticated
concise and penetrating
gptkbp:themes gptkb:organization
moral decline
individual vs. state
corruption of power
gptkbp:training gptkb:Bill_Mott
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
English
many languages
gptkbp:uses primary sources
eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:utilizes rhetorical techniques
gptkbp:work gptkb:church
gptkb:Historical_Society
political commentary
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Histories
gptkb:Annals
gptkb:Germania
gptkb:Dialogus_de_oratoribus
gptkb:Histories
gptkb:Agricola
The Annals