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Livy
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The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08
"The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This epic work chronicles ancient Rome from legendary beginnings—the arrival of Aeneas after Troy's fall and Romulus's founding of the city in 753 BC—through the expulsion of kings and the early republic's struggles. Only 35 of 142 original books survive, covering Rome's transformation from myth to Mediterranean power through wars with neighboring peoples and beyond.
The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26
"The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This section chronicles Rome's expansion through brutal wars with neighboring peoples and Carthage's legendary general Hannibal. From conflicts with the Samnites and Etruscans to the catastrophic Second Punic War, Livy documents Rome's transformation from regional power to Mediterranean empire. These books capture pivotal battles, political upheavals, and the resilience of a republic fighting for survival and dominance.
The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36
"The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This section covers Rome's dramatic expansion beyond Italy, chronicling the Second Punic War against Hannibal and subsequent Macedonian conflicts from 218 to 167 BC. Livy weaves annual chronicles with compelling narrative, documenting Rome's transformation from regional power to Mediterranean empire through military campaigns, political intrigue, and defining moments that shaped Western civilization. His vivid prose captures an empire at its most pivotal crossroads.
The History of Rome, Books 37 to the End with the Epitomes and Fragments of the Lost Books
"The History of Rome, Books 37 to the End" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This section covers Rome's eastern wars and imperial expansion from 201 BC through the reign of Augustus, ending with the death of Drusus in 9 BC. Originally part of a 142-book epic chronicling Rome from its legendary founding to Livy's own time, these later books reveal the transformation of the Republic into Empire, though many volumes have been lost to history.
Roman History, Books I-III
"Roman History, Books I-III" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This work chronicles ancient Rome from the legendary arrival of Aeneas after Troy's fall through the city's founding in 753 BC and the expulsion of the Kings in 509 BC. These opening books capture Rome's mythic origins, the age of kings, and the early republic's struggles, including its conquest by the Gauls in 390 BC. Written in compelling annalistic style, Livy's narrative became essential reading for understanding Rome's foundation myths and early development.