Ancient History & Civilisation

The Early History of Rome, Books I-V

The Early History of Rome, Books I-V

With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century B.C. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus. Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.

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INTRODUCTION

BOOK ONE: Rome under the Kings

BOOK TWO: The Beginnings of the Republic

BOOK THREE: The Patricians at Bay

BOOK FOUR: War and Politics

BOOK FIVE: The Capture of Rome

APPENDIX

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