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Greek and Latin Voices (Tacitus)
A series examining the literature and culture that underpins Western civilisation, focusing on the Roman historian Tacitus
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The Essay
Prof Maria Wyke explores the work of the independent-minded Roman historian Tacitus.
Mar 2008
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Ellen O'Gorman of Bristol University discusses Tacitus' skill at character portrayal.
Mar 2008
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Andy Martin assesses Tacitus' influence on writers like Racine and figures like Napoleon.
Mar 2008
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Rhiannon Ash, lecturer at Oxford University, asks why Tacitus is still worth reading today
Mar 2008