"Will Durant Explores the Life and Works of Tacitus (56 - 120)"

Will Durant, as he embarks on a compelling journey through the life and literary contributions of the Roman historian Tacitus. In this enlightening video, Durant delves into Tacitus's profound insights, his historical writings, and their enduring relevance in unraveling the complexities of ancient Rome.

[@trineman2001]

Rocky. Thanks for posting Will Durant segments!

[@BaronM]

The world needs more Will Durants. Contemporary recommendations?

[@brianwheeldon4643]

And what have we learned? Very little it would seem. But then again we no longer educate in our universities and classrooms, we train obedience to the system, to be good system managers and worker ants. Hence we end up with modern day USA. We just do not concentrate sufficiently or often enough to fully comprehend what Tacitus is telling us. It's very difficult to find writing today that is as concise and descriptive to the point of complete clarity. So many academics seem to think that intelligence and eloquence are enough. They are wrong. That attitude is taking our children and grandchildren to the edge of destruction.

[@markletts8802]

🙂🇬🇧cheers for posting

[@jimaleabdulkarim]

Well done Rocky

[@RickDelmonico]

Thanks

[@KeyLimeLemon4U]

Thanks Rock-a-roo!

[@zephyrpellerin]

you are the best rocky

[@The_Space_Born]

I have a job at a German factory.

[@bonnie43uk]

Thanks for this upload. When i hear the name 'Tacitus', I automatically think of proof of Jesus's existence, but as I understand it, Tacitus his writings on Christ barely stretched to a couple of sentences which don't even mention the name Jesus.

[@lola13802]

Please upload other material Rocky. Beeb a while since last upload

[@alecmisra4964]

It's pronounced TaKitus.

[@t.c.s.7724]

You are right. Just like Caesar is pronounced Kaiser. Latin 101.

[@steveweinstein3222]

Do you pronounce it Paree or Paris? Same applies.

[@steveweinstein3222]

I've been listening to these readers while doing housework, and there's no question of Durant's intelligence and depth, but, having just rereread The Annals, I think he misses the boat on this one. Tacitus doesn't talk about science or the status of women because they aren't relevant to his narrative, which uses recent Roman history to make the point about people becoming servile under authoritarian government, a point he repeats over and over again. Nor does he have much respect for the senatorial class.

[@PennyDreadful1]

He's a little bit like a roman Noam Chomsky.

[@t.c.s.7724]

KindofaDick Tacitus was rather elitist and snobby. He was also funny at times.

[@BlergleslinkVettermoo]

A terrible assessment of Tacitus.