Livy, Books 1, 21, And 22: With Introduction And Notes (1897) - Hardcover

Livy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1165235021 ISBN 13: 9781165235025

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Livy, Books 1, 21, and 22: With Introduction and Notes (1897) is a historical text written by Livy, a Roman historian who lived during the time of Augustus. The book is a compilation of Livy's works, including his first book, which covers the founding of Rome, and his 21st and 22nd books, which cover the Second Punic War.The book is divided into three parts, with each part containing Livy's original text, along with an introduction and notes by the editor. The introduction provides historical context and background information on Livy's life and works, while the notes offer explanations and insights into the text.Livy's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of battles and political events, and this book is no exception. The first book covers the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, while the 21st and 22nd books cover the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, including the famous battles of Cannae and Zama.Overall, Livy, Books 1, 21, and 22: With Introduction and Notes (1897) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world through the eyes of one of its most renowned historians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165235021
• ISBN 13: 9781165235025
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 434