“Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.”- Saul Alinsky.Strategy Six Pack 4 presents another diverse collection of tactical texts distilled into one mega-manual for military scientists:The Young Carthaginian: A Story of The Times of Hannibal by G. A. HentyThe Reign of Tiberius by TacitusThe Defeat of the Spanish Armada by Edward Shepherd CreasyRemember the Alamo by Amelia E. BarrThe Battle of W...

Diese Sammlung vereint die bedeutendsten historischen Werke der antiken Welt und bietet einen einzigartigen Überblick über die Entwicklung der Geschichtsschreibung von den Anfängen im klassischen Griechenland bis in die Spätantike. Die enthaltenen Werke zählen zu den wichtigsten Quellen der europäischen Kulturgeschichte und dokumentieren die politischen, militärischen, gesellschaftlichen und geistigen Entwicklungen, die die antike Welt nachhaltig geprägt haben. Zugleich spiegeln sie die En...

Tacitus on Germany is a profound ethnographic work that provides a detailed account of the Germanic tribes during the Roman Empire. Written by the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus, the text explores the customs, social structures, and lifestyles of various tribes, contrasting them with Roman society. Tacitus's observations reveal his admiration for the simplicity and bravery of the Germans, while also highlighting the moral decay he perceived in Roman culture. His insights into the tribal...

"A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" is a significant work attributed to Cornelius Tacitus, exploring the art of rhetoric and its decline in Roman society. Through a series of dialogues, Tacitus examines the nature of eloquence, the role of orators, and the impact of societal changes on public speaking. He critiques the superficiality and corruption that have infiltrated oratory, contrasting it with the more genuine and impactful forms of communication that w...

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus combines two of the Roman historian’s most famous works: Germania and Agricola. In Germania, Tacitus provides an ethnographic study of the Germanic tribes, exploring their customs, laws, and social structures. His portrayal of the Germanic peoples often contrasts them with Romans, highlighting their communal lifestyle, fierce independence, and moral virtues. This account serves not only as an examination of the tribes but also as a subtle critique of...

Germania and Agricola by Cornelius Tacitus comprises two significant works that reflect Roman views on the Germanic tribes and on one of Rome’s esteemed military leaders, Gnaeus Julius Agricola. Germania offers a detailed ethnographic study of the Germanic people, describing their customs, society, and values. Tacitus contrasts the Germanic tribes with Roman civilization, often idealizing their simplicity and martial virtues, possibly as a critique of Rome’s perceived moral decline. Throug...

Tacitus's Germania is a compact ethnographic treatise that describes the lands, customs, political habits, and martial virtues of the Germanic peoples beyond Rome's northern frontier. Written in a compressed, epigrammatic Latin style, the work combines geographical report, moral commentary, and rhetorical contrast. Its famous portrait of German simplicity, courage, chastity, and communal freedom belongs to a Roman literary tradition that used foreign societies as mirrors in which to examin...

Tacitus's "The Annals" is a monumental work of historiography that chronicles the history of the Roman Empire during the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Written in a terse yet eloquent style, the narrative intertwines political intrigue with sharp observations of human nature, reflecting contemporary concerns about power and morality. The text exemplifies the annalistic form, characterized by a chronological recording of events, yet Tacitus employs a sophisticated rhetori...

In "The Histories," Tacitus provides a compelling chronicle of the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69), a tumultuous period that followed the death of Nero. Written in a terse and incisive style that reflects Tacitus' penchant for brevity and psychological depth, this work employs a mixed narrative approach, blending historical account with poignant political analysis. The text not only documents the power struggles intrinsic to imperial Rome but also offers profound insights into the decay ...

Tacitus' "The Annals & The Histories" stands as a monumental chronicle of the Roman Empire's imperial governance and civil strife from the death of Augustus in AD 14 to the year 70. Written in an elegant and concise style, Tacitus employs a meticulous narrative technique, blending historical rigor with a profound psychological insight into the motivations of political actors. The text is distinguished by its moral seriousness and the keen observation of power dynamics, presenting a vivid d...

Tacitus's "The Annals" is a monumental work of historiography that chronicles the history of the Roman Empire during the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Written in a terse yet eloquent style, the narrative intertwines political intrigue with sharp observations of human nature, reflecting contemporary concerns about power and morality. The text exemplifies the annalistic form, characterized by a chronological recording of events, yet Tacitus employs a sophisticated rhetori...

This collection includes classic works on the history of Rome from its foundation to the collapse of the empire into Western and Eastern:Julius Caesar:The Gallic WarsThe Civil WarTacitus:The HistoriesThe AnnalsAppian:Roman HistoryThe Civil WarsEdward Gibbon: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireTheodor Mommsen: The History of Rome