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Books VI-X of Livy''s monumental work trace Rome''s fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome''s greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.

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Rome and Italy - Livy Translated and Annotated by Betty Radice with an Introduction by R. M. Ogilvie

Translator's Preface
Introduction
Select Bibliography
Book VI
Book VII
Book VIII
Book IX
Book X
Maps:
1. Rome
2. Central Italy
3. Western Central Italy
4. The Valley of the Caudine Forks
Index

Rome and Italy Books VIX of the History of Rome

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 27/05/1982
      ISBN13: 9780140443882, 978-0140443882
      ISBN10: 0140443886
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      Book Synopsis
      Books VI-X of Livy''s monumental work trace Rome''s fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome''s greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.

      Table of Contents
      Rome and Italy - Livy Translated and Annotated by Betty Radice with an Introduction by R. M. Ogilvie

      Translator's Preface
      Introduction
      Select Bibliography
      Book VI
      Book VII
      Book VIII
      Book IX
      Book X
      Maps:
      1. Rome
      2. Central Italy
      3. Western Central Italy
      4. The Valley of the Caudine Forks
      Index

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