Statements (225)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Emperor gptkb:Senate gptkb:historians |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Domitian
gptkb:Trajan gptkb:Roman_Empire gptkb:Nero gptkb:political_theory Roman history the Silver Age of Latin literature |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 56 AD
c. 56 |
| gptkbp:born |
c. 56 AD
56 AD |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Rome |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Tacitus_the_Younger
a daughter |
| gptkbp:children |
Tacitus' children
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| 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:rhetoric
Roman history ethnography |
| gptkbp:death_year |
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:Roman_Empire
|
| 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:ethnicity |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| 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
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:politics
gptkb:literature history |
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
gptkb:military_history
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:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Julio-Claudian_dynasty gptkb:Flavian_dynasty 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
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| 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:Emperor
|
| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
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:is_explored_in |
the role of fate
the cultural practices of the Germans |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Julia_Agricola
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:scholars
gptkb:rhetoric gptkb:law 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_analysis
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:lived_during |
1st century AD
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:notable_influence |
gptkb:rhetoric
historical writing political thought |
| 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
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| 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:Senate
gptkb:orcas gptkb:historians gptkb:Governor |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Gallia_Narbonensis
gptkb:Rome gptkb:Interamna_Nahars |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Rome
|
| gptkbp:provided |
a detailed account of the Batavian revolt
a narrative of the Year of the Four Emperors insight into Germanic tribes |
| gptkbp:reign |
AD 275 to AD 276
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| gptkbp:reported_by |
the decline of the Roman Republic
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
historical accuracy
literary quality critical and analytical |
| gptkbp:served_as |
gptkb:Senate
governor of Asia |
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:Senate
Governor of Asia |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Julia_Agricola
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:biography
gptkb:historical_fiction political analysis critical rhetorical concise sophisticated concise and penetrating |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:cultural_identity
moral decline individual vs. state corruption of power |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Bill_Mott
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian gptkb:German English many languages |
| gptkbp:type_of_work |
gptkb:biography
gptkb:historical_fiction political commentary |
| gptkbp:uses |
primary sources
eyewitness accounts |
| gptkbp:utilized |
rhetorical techniques
|
| gptkbp:was_historian_of |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:work_period |
1st century AD
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| gptkbp:works_referenced_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literary_criticism scholarly articles |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Histories
gptkb:Annals gptkb:Germania gptkb:Dialogus_de_oratoribus gptkb:Histories gptkb:Agricola The Annals |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Roman_Kingdom gptkb:Boudica gptkb:Histories gptkb:Classical_antiquity |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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