Bibliograph

The early history of Rome., Books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundation., Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt, with an introduction by R.M. Ogilvie

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The early history of Rome., Books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundation., Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt, with an introduction by R.M. Ogilvie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 407)

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The early history of Rome.

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

666259

Responsibility statement

Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt, with an introduction by R.M. Ogilvie

Series statement

Penguin classics, L104

Sub title

Books I-V of The history of Rome from its foundation.

Summary

Contains the first five books of Livy's monumental work, and proceeds from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century B.C

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Livy -- The evidence -- The history -- The early history of Rome -- Book: One. Rome under the Kings -- Book Two. The beginnings of the Republic -- Book Three. The patricans at bay -- Book Four. War and politicans -- Book Five. The capture of Rome -- Maps: Latium -- Rome -- Suggestions for further reading -- Index

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