The Agricola; and the Germania;

What are some of Mattingly's criticisms of Tacitus' works as a historian?

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Mattingly commends Tacitus as one of the great historians of his time. However, he notes the lack of detail in geography, dates, and battle names and even legions that Agricola served under. Mattingly also notes Tacitus as somewhat biased in certain points in his books and narrow in his views.

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The Agricola; and the Germania