Tacitus On Germany - Thomas Gordon - Bog

Tacitus On Germany is a historical book written by Thomas Gordon that explores the ancient Germanic tribes and their culture as described by the Roman historian Tacitus. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Tacitus' writings on the Germanic people, including their customs, religion, social structure, and military tactics. It also delves into the interactions between the Romans and the Germanic tribes, including their conflicts and alliances. The author provides his own analysis and interpretation of Tacitus' work, offering insights into the historical context and significance of the text. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of the Germanic tribes and their impact on European civilization.But to none else but the Priests is it allowed to exercise correction, or to inflict bonds or stripes. Nor when the Priests do this, is the same considered as a punishment, or arising from the orders of the general, but from the immediate command of the Deity, Him whom they believe to accompany them in war. They therefore carry with them when going to fight, certain images and figures taken out of their holy groves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.