This is a brief excerpt from Tacitus’s Annals on the differences between the Roman Republic and the Roman Emperor. There is a great deal of judgement and condemnation here. Be sure to read this in conjunction with your various course materials on this period for in-depth context.
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Rome: Republic and Empire
For nearly a thousand years, from a city-state to a massive empire, Rome was the high water mark of the classical era in the west, absorbing vast amounts of territory and assimilating countless cultural groups.
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