The early history of Rome : books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundations / translated by Audrey de Sélincourt ; with an introduction by R.M. Ogilvie ; and a preface and additional material by S.P. Oakley.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: Italian Series: Penguin classicsPublication details: London ; New York : Penguin Books, 2002.Description: vii, 487 p. : maps ; 20 cmISBN: - 0140448098
- 9780140448092
- Ab urbe condita. Liber 1-5. English
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
"This translation first published in 1960"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.