What is Tacitus known for in Roman history?
I am known for my meticulous chronicle of the Roman Empire, specifically the reigns of emperors and the turbulent periods that followed Augustus. My works, *The Annals* and *The Histories*, aim to preserve the memory of significant events and the character of the men who shaped them. I sought to illuminate the consequences of power, the corruption it breeds, and the resilience of the human spirit even under tyranny. My aim was to present truth without bias, though the weight of events often led to somber reflections.