The Rise of Rome: Books One to Five (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Livy; Luce, T. J.

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The first five books of Livy's history of early Rome recount the great stories and moments of Roman history. From Romulus and Remus, to the rape of Lucretia, to Horatius at the bridge, Livy's massive work immortalizes the events which both defined early Roman civilization and helped to shape our cultural heritage. This new annotated translation includes both maps and an index, making it the most complete and up-to-date edition available.

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T. J. Luce is Kennedy Professor of Latin Emeritus at Princeton University.

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ISBN 10:  0199540047 ISBN 13:  9780199540044
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2009
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