Bibliograph

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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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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The early history of Rome

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50851877

Responsibility statement

translated by Audrey de Sélincourt ; with an introduction by R.M. Ogilvie ; and a preface and additional material by S.P. Oakley

Review

"In Livy's epic history of Rome he unashamedly praised his country's virtues and urged against its excesses, in order to keep it great. He 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 and historical imagination Livy (c. 59 BC - AD 17) brings alive the great characters and scenes from Rome's past, beginning with the foundation of Rome, through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to recovery after the Gallic invasion of the fourth century BC. He also vividly re-presents familiar legends and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus."--Jacket

Series statement

Penguin classics

Sub title

books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundations

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