Hannibal's War (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Livy; Yardley, J.C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199555974 ISBN 13: 9780199555970

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Livy's great history of Rome contains, in Books 21 to 30, the definitive ancient account of Hannibal's invasion of Italy in 218 BC, and the war he fought with the Romans over the following sixteen years.
Livy's gripping storytelling vividly conveys the drama of the great battles, and individuals as well as events are brought powerfully to slife.
This new translation captures the brilliance of Livy's style, and is accompanied by a fascinating introduction and notes. The comprehensive introduction examines Livy, his work, his historical accuracy, his sources, and the course of Hannibal's campaign by a scholar well known for his work on Hannibal and his times. The edition includes a glossary of Roman and Carthaginian terms, a chronological table, an index, a series of detailed maps, and a discussion of the route of Hannibal from the south of Spain over the Alps to Italy. This wonderfully complete edition is perfect for lovers of classical literature, those with an interest in ancient or military history, and students in an array of classes.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

About this title

About the Author:

J.C. Yardley is Professor of Classics at the University of Ottawa.

Review:

'Altogether, Yardley and Hoyos have collaborated to produce what will now become the authoritative English rendering of Livy 21-30. Yardley's exemplary translation strikes the right balance between a strict fidelity to the syntax of the Latin and the need to explain what Livy means while translating him.' * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * ...has long been recognised as 'one of the most outstanding narratives in ancient historiography'. * John John Jacobs, Yale University *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0199555974
• ISBN 13: 9780199555970
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 800
• Editor: Hoyos Dexter