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This 1912 book provides a detailed overview of and commentary on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Livy's monumental history of Rome and of the subject addressed in this first book of his history, the early days of Rome from its mythological origins to the expulsion of the Etruscan kings.

Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction; 1–3. The legends of Trojan migration and settlement in Italy; 4–7. The story of Romulus and Remus; 8–16. The reign of Romulus; 17. An interregnum; 18–21. The reign of Numa Pomplius; 22–31. The reign of Tullus Hostilius; 32–34. The reign of Ancus Marcius; 35–40. The reign of Lucius Tarquinius; 41–48. The reign of Servius Tullius; 49–60. The reign of Tarquinius; Notes; List of readings; Index; Maps.

Livy Book I

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/22/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107621220, 978-1107621220
      ISBN10: 1107621224

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This 1912 book provides a detailed overview of and commentary on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Livy's monumental history of Rome and of the subject addressed in this first book of his history, the early days of Rome from its mythological origins to the expulsion of the Etruscan kings.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1–3. The legends of Trojan migration and settlement in Italy; 4–7. The story of Romulus and Remus; 8–16. The reign of Romulus; 17. An interregnum; 18–21. The reign of Numa Pomplius; 22–31. The reign of Tullus Hostilius; 32–34. The reign of Ancus Marcius; 35–40. The reign of Lucius Tarquinius; 41–48. The reign of Servius Tullius; 49–60. The reign of Tarquinius; Notes; List of readings; Index; Maps.

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