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He had not even adopted Tiberius as his successor out of affection or any regard to the State, but, having thoroughly seen his arrogant and savage te… - Tacitus
" "He had not even adopted Tiberius as his successor out of affection or any regard to the State, but, having thoroughly seen his arrogant and savage temper, he had sought glory for himself by a contrast of extreme wickedness.
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Publius Tacitus (or Gaius Cornelius Tacitus; c. 56–after 117 AD), Roman orator, lawyer, and senator. He is considered one of antiquity's greatest historians.
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Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Alternative Names:
Gaius Cornelius Tacitus
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P. Cornelius Tacitus
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C. Cornelius Tacitus
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Cornelius Tacitus
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Publius Cornelius Tacitus Caecina Paetus
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