The Early History of Rome: Books I-V of The History of Rome from Its Foundation (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Livy, Titus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140448098 ISBN 13: 9780140448092

Verlag: Penguin Classics, 2002

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Book by Livy

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Reseña del editor

Livy (c. 59 BC-AD 17) dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years of history, from the founding of Rome (traditionally dated to 757 BC) to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC - an era which witnessed the reign of seven kings, the establishment of the Republic, civil strife and brutal conflict. Bringing compelling characters to life, and re-presenting familiar tales - including the tragedy of Coriolanus and the story of Romulus and Remus - The Early History is a truly epic work, and a passionate warning that Rome should learn from its history.

Biografía del autor

Titus Livius (59BC-AD17) began working on his History of Rome at the age of 30 and continued for over 40 years until his death. The history ran to 142 books, of which 35 survive.

Aubrey de Sélincourt (1896-1962) translated Livy, Heroditus, and Arrian for Penguin Classics. Robert Ogilvie (1932-1981) taught classics and published widely on Roman writers, religion, and history.

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• Verlag: Penguin Classics
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0140448098
• ISBN 13: 9780140448092
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 496