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Tacitus

Roman historian cited on Germanic tribes and ancient customs.

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Also known as Tacitus

First appearance: viii that all forms of government do not suit all countries

Tacitus shows up with force in Deputies or Representatives. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied in the discussion of ancient peoples and their lack of representatives.
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In Deputies or Representatives: Implied in the discussion of ancient peoples and their lack of representatives. Later, in II: Voting: Cited for his observation of senators under Otho cursing Vitellius with a deafening…

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