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''I hope my passion for Rome''s past has not impaired my judgement; for I do honestly believe that no country has ever been greater or purer than ours or richer in good citizens and noble deeds''

Livy dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years from the founding of Rome to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC, an era that witnessed the establishment of the Republic, unrest and brutal conflict. Bringing compelling characters to life, and re-presenting familiar tales - including the tragedy of Coriolanus and the story of Romulus and Remus - The Early History is a truly epic work, and a passionate warning that a nation should learn from its history.

Translated by Aubrey DE Sélincourt with an Introduction by R. M. Ogilvie and a Preface by S. P. Oakley



Table of Contents
Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with a New Preface by Stephen Oakley

Prefatory Note
Introduction

THE EARLY HISTORY OF ROME

Book One
Rome under the Kings

Book Two
The Beginnings of the Republic

Book Three


The Patricians at Bay

Book Four
War and Politics
Book Five
The Capture of Rome
Maps: Latium; Rome
Appendix
Index

The Early History of Rome

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Classics
      Published 28 March 2002
      ISBN-13 9780140448092
      978-0140448092
      ISBN-10 0140448098
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      ELT & Literary Studies Ancient, classical and medieval texts History European history European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''I hope my passion for Rome''s past has not impaired my judgement; for I do honestly believe that no country has ever been greater or purer than ours or richer in good citizens and noble deeds''

      Livy dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years from the founding of Rome to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC, an era that witnessed the establishment of the Republic, unrest and brutal conflict. Bringing compelling characters to life, and re-presenting familiar tales - including the tragedy of Coriolanus and the story of Romulus and Remus - The Early History is a truly epic work, and a passionate warning that a nation should learn from its history.

      Translated by Aubrey DE Sélincourt with an Introduction by R. M. Ogilvie and a Preface by S. P. Oakley



      Table of Contents
      Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with a New Preface by Stephen Oakley

      Prefatory Note
      Introduction

      THE EARLY HISTORY OF ROME

      Book One
      Rome under the Kings

      Book Two
      The Beginnings of the Republic

      Book Three


      The Patricians at Bay

      Book Four
      War and Politics
      Book Five
      The Capture of Rome
      Maps: Latium; Rome
      Appendix
      Index

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