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History of Rome, Volume II

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By Livy
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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History of Rome, Volume II contains part of Livy's monumental history of Rome, covering the city’s rise and expansion in vivid narrative. Though many books of Livy’s original 142-book history are lost, this volume continues the work of preserving Rome’s legendary past with clarity and a strong patriotic tone, showcasing the important events and figures that shaped the ancient republic and empire.
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This volume is ideal for readers interested in classical history, Roman civilisation, and ancient literature. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of the Roman Republic will find valuable insights in Livy’s detailed and engaging chronicle.

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History of Rome, Volume II

The only extant work by Livy (64 or 59 BCE 12 or 17 CE) is part of his history of Rome from the foundation of the city to 9 BCE. Of its 142 books, 1 10, 21 45 (except parts of 41 and 43 45), fragments, and short summaries remain. Livy s history is a source for the De Prodigiis of Julius Obsequens (fourth century CE).

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Livy (Titus Livius), the great Roman historian, was born at or near Patavium (Padua) in 64 or 59 BCE; he may have lived mostly in Rome but died at Patavium, in 12 or 17 CE.

Livy’s only extant work is part of his history of Rome from the foundation of the city to 9 BCE. Of its 142 books, we have just 35, and short summaries of all the rest except two. The whole work was, long after his death, divided into Decades or series of ten. Books 1–10 we have in their entirety; books 11–20 are lost; books 21–45 are complete, except parts of 41 and 43–45. Of the rest, only fragments and the summaries remain.

In splendid style, Livy, a man of wide sympathies and proud of Rome's past, presented an uncritical but clear and living narrative of the rise of Rome to greatness.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of History of Rome, Volume II is in fourteen volumes. The last volume includes a comprehensive index.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674991484

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1922

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: 1 map, index

Contributors:

  • Translated by B. O. Foster
  • Translated by B. O. Foster
  • Translated by B. O. Foster

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 480

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Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Livy Non-Fiction Series: Loeb Classical Library

About the Author

Benjamin Oliver Foster (1872–1938) was Professor of Classics at Stanford University.

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