ORIGIN, Speech attributed to Galgacus, a barbarian leader -, Recorded by Tacitus, a Roman historian -, Written around 98 C.E. -, PURPOSE, To motivate Galgacus' soldiers before battle , Portrays Romans as corrupt and weak , Allows Tacitus to critique Roman imperialism (legacy of emperors), VALUE, Shows Roman recognition that conquered peoples resented Roman rule (no one wants to be Roman), Reveals weaknesses of Roman Rule, including disloyal subjects and oppression, Shows strength in Barbarian tribes through unification and having a reason to fight, LIMITATION, Speech was likely created or altered by Tacitus -, Not a verbatim account of Galgacus' words, Intended to be dramatic, not strictly historically accurate.

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