Note 554 — BOOK V
W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Fyfe translation
Tacitus remarks in the Germania (chap. 29) that the Batavi do not suffer the indignity of paying tribute, but, 'like armour and weapons are reserved for use in war.'
W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Fyfe translation
Tacitus remarks in the Germania (chap. 29) that the Batavi do not suffer the indignity of paying tribute, but, 'like armour and weapons are reserved for use in war.'