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Explore the works of Cornelius Tacitus, one of the greatest Roman historians. This edition brings together three of Tacitus' most important works: Dialogus, a literary dialogue on the decline of oratory in Rome; Agricola, a biography of Tacitus' father-in-law who served as governor of Britain; and Germania, a description of the Germanic tribes. Through these works, Tacitus provides unique insights into the Roman Empire and its interactions with the people on its borders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.