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The History of Rome, Books 1-5

By Livy
Series: Hackett Classics
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The History of Rome, Books 1-5 by Livy offers a comprehensive account of Rome's mythical origins and its early history up to the defeat of the city's first enemies. It explores the establishment of Roman institutions, legendary characters like Romulus and Remus, and key events that laid the foundation for Rome's future as a powerful empire. This work intertwines myth and history, shedding light on the Roman values and societal structures that influenced later historical events.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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History enthusiasts will likely appreciate this engaging journey through Rome's captivating early history, exploring legendary tales and foundational myths. Livy's detailed recounting of Rome's development from its mythical origins to its ascent as a powerful city-state offers insights into ancient societies, politics, and warfare.

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The History of Rome, Books 1-5

In addition to Valerie Warrior's crisp, fluent translation of the first five books of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita

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Reflecting the short, direct sentence structure in which Livy wrote his History—a style too often obscured by the 'connective tissue' that clouds other translations—Valerie Warrior's translation is both highly accurate and accessible to undergraduates.

Warrior's Introduction and extensive foot-of-the-page annotation further distinguish an edition designed for classroom use.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Livy's The History of Rome, Books 1-5 is praised for its exceptional translation, noted for being both literal and fluent, avoiding unnecessary modern metaphors. The supplementary materials such as footnotes, introductions, and appendices are highly commended for their scholarly quality and usefulness for understanding the text. The book's excellent organisational aids, including chapter headings, glossary, and maps, make it a standout resource for both students and educators.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207233

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 8 grayscale maps

Contributors:

  • Translated by Valerie M. Warrior

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 496

Collections

Ancient & Classical History European History History & Military Livy Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Valerie M. Warrior is the author of Roman Religion (Cambridge University Press, 2006) and The initiation of the Second Macedonian War: An Explication of Livy Book 31 (F. Steiner, 1996).

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