# Moeurs des anciens Germains

By Cornelius Tacitus.

"Moeurs des anciens Germains" by Cornelius Tacitus is an ethnographic work written around 98 AD. This Roman historian's account explores the lands, customs, and peoples of Germania beyond the Empire's borders. Tacitus describes Germanic physical traits, tribal divisions, leadership practices, and social customs—including their treatment of women and marriage. Drawing on secondhand sources, he paints a portrait of a distinct northern people. Rediscovered in 1425, this minor work profoundly influenced German nationalism and scholarship for centuries, shaping how Europeans understood their ancient past. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Translator: Louis Le Gendre
- Subjects: Germanic peoples -- Early works to 1800

[Read it](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/gutenberg/19662/read)
[Plain text](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/api/books/gutenberg/19662/text)

From Project Gutenberg. Public domain in the United States.