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Gary B. Miles reveals in Livy's history a creative interplay between traditional stories, contemporary ideological assumptions, and the historian's own perspective at the margins of Roman aristocracy.



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A brilliant and convincing analysis. This lucid study... takes its place beside other basic works.... Highly recommended.

* Choice *

Miles's book is well informed by an excellent knowledge of Roman culture and literature for the period ca. 60–20 B.C.

* Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

Livy

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      Publisher: Cornell University Press
      Publication Date: 03/04/1997
      ISBN13: 9780801484261, 978-0801484261
      ISBN10: 080148426X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Gary B. Miles reveals in Livy's history a creative interplay between traditional stories, contemporary ideological assumptions, and the historian's own perspective at the margins of Roman aristocracy.



      Trade Review

      A brilliant and convincing analysis. This lucid study... takes its place beside other basic works.... Highly recommended.

      * Choice *

      Miles's book is well informed by an excellent knowledge of Roman culture and literature for the period ca. 60–20 B.C.

      * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

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