| Author |
Livy, 59 BCE-16 |
| Translator |
Spillan, D. (Daniel), -1854 |
| Title |
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Rome_(Livy)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Taavi Kalju and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08" by Livy is a historical account written in the late 1st century BC. This monumental work chronicles the early history of Rome, detailing its legendary origins, founding, and the establishment of its various institutions and wars through notable figures such as Romulus and Numa Pompilius. Livy aims to provide insight into Rome's values and virtues, allowing readers to learn from the past. At the start of this work, Livy sets the stage by discussing the mythical arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the subsequent establishment of the Roman state through significant events and figures, including Romulus and Remus, the murder of King Amulius, and the founding of Rome itself. The narrative continues with the reigns of early monarchs, explaining their contributions to Rome's development, such as Romulus' military triumphs and Numa's peaceful governance and religious reforms. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of legend and history, preparing readers for an intricate exploration of Rome's rise to greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Rome -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19725 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 2, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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