Roman Historical Sources' reliablity- TACITUS (AGRICOLA) 0.0 / 5 ? Ancient HistoryRoman BritainASOCR Created by: thebookwurmCreated on: 22-05-16 22:35 Written as a...? Eulogy to Tacitus' father-in-law Agricola. 1 of 8 Tacitus belittled...? The achievements of previous governors to make Agricola more impressive. 2 of 8 Though these claims are...? Contradicted by archeological evidence. 3 of 8 Agricola's military achievements...? May also be exaggerated. He didn't really have necessary military background to be sent to Britain for expansion. 4 of 8 What is mentioned nowhere else...? The Battle of Mons Graupius (83/84 AD). 5 of 8 Tacitus may be more reliable...? When discussing Agricola's attempts at Romanisation. E.g. the lead pipe in Chester. 6 of 8 Tacitus focuses too much on...? Domitian's jealousy toward Agricola. 7 of 8 But should be taken with a pinch of salt as...? Tacitus had done well under Domitian. After Domitian died and became hated, Tacitus tried to distance himself from him. 8 of 8
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