Tacite alterne ici les sentiments de répulsion et d'admiration qu'il éprouve à l'égard des Germains. Au-delà de la fresque qu'il brosse de la Germanie et des Germains, il réussit par contraste un portrait de Rome et des Romains. Dans cet incessant va-et-vient entre Soi et l'Autre, deux lectures de La Germanie sont alors possibles, et la leçon de Tacite reste d'actualité.
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Written around 98 AD, this historical and ethnographic work explores the Germanic tribes beyond the Roman Empire. Tacitus provides insights into their customs, social structures, and way of life, offering a unique perspective on the interactions between these tribes and Rome. The text serves as a crucial source for understanding the cultural and political landscape of ancient Germany, reflecting both admiration and critique of the tribes' practices compared to Roman society.
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