Rome and Italy : The History of Rome from its Foundation

By (author)  Livy , Translated by  Late Betty Radice

Format Paperback | 384 pages

Dimensions 129.54 x 190.5 x 25.4mm | 45.36g

Publication date 26 Aug 1982

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd

Imprint PENGUIN CLASSICS

Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom

Language English

Edition Annotated

Edition statement 6th edition

Illustrations note maps, index

ISBN10 0140443886

ISBN13 9780140443882

內容簡介

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. 

作者簡介

Titus Livius (59BC-AD17) began working on his History of Rome at the age of 30 and continued for over 40 years until his death. 

The history ran to 142 books, of which 35 survive.