The History Of Rome, Books 1 5
In addition to Valerie Warrior's crisp, fluent translation of the first five books of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita, this edition features a general introduction to Livy and his work, extensive foot-of-the-page notes offering essential contextual information, and a chronology of events. Three...
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In addition to Valerie Warrior's crisp, fluent translation of the first five books of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita, this edition features a general introduction to Livy and his work, extensive foot-of-the-page notes offering essential contextual information, and a chronology of events. Three appendices-on the genealogies of the most prominent political figures in the early Republic, Livy's relationship with Augustus, and Livy's treatment of religion-offer additional insight into the author and the early history of Rome.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780872207240 (0872207242)
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Academic,
School,
Humanities,
Literature,
College,
Roman,
Ancient,
Mythology,
Classical Studies
Previously I have read Livy's war with Hannibal. At the time I read that I thought that it was OK, because Livy is not a master stylist like Herodotus and lacks the historical insight of a Thucydides or a Tacitus. However, for whatever reason much of the book stuck with me and it is Livy's strength ...
stopped on pg 297 - to be picked up again ... later
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