Forgot to post... Tacitus and Germans

What would Tacitus like the Romans to learn from the Germans? What do you think he thinks of Roman society?

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Even though Tacitus greatly wanted his people to be more like the Germans more and more everyday there were times where he felt they were superior. The first thing that was admired by Tacitus was the culture of the Germans. Germans did not allow intermarriage of their families thus kept the race “pure.” He believed that since they did not allow this mixing of other cultures the Germans kept their large body frames and looks. The family values of Germans put a great impression on Tacitus. Germany did not care so much about luxury as they did in pride and honor. Tacitus learned that rank should be given by merit and not by being appointed by people who know people. As supportive as Tacitus was he still has his doubts about the council. He felt that they were very slow and could use improvements.