The History of Rome (Vol. 1-4) presents Livy's monumental account of Rome's rise from its legendary foundation to the formative crises of the Republic. Blending myth, moral exemplum, political narrative, and dramatic set-piece speeches, Livy writes in a richly rhetorical Augustan style that transforms history into a meditation on civic virtue, ambition, piety, and decline. These volumes illuminate the Roman imagination at work: Romulus and Remus, the expulsion of kings, republican institut...

Livy's "The History of Rome" (Volumes 1-4) offers a sweeping narrative that chronicles the rise and fall of Rome from its legendary foundation through the early republic. Written in a rich, eloquent Latin prose, Livy's work is characterized by its moral reflection and engaging storytelling, drawing on both historical and mythological elements. His vivid descriptions and detailed accounts invite readers into the heart of Roman civilization, providing insights into its political, social, and...

In "The History of Rome," Livy presents a monumental narrative that chronicles the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, blending historical fact with rich, rhetorical storytelling. This complete edition in four volumes captures Livy's distinctive literary style, characterized by its eloquent prose and vivid characterizations, reflecting the socio-political ethos of ancient Rome. Spanning from its mythical origins to the early days of the Empire, Livy's work not only serves as a historical ...

Livy's The History of Rome is one of antiquity's grandest historical enterprises, narrating Rome's rise from its legendary foundation by Romulus to the age of Augustus. In this complete four-volume edition, the surviving books reveal a prose style at once dramatic, moralizing, and rhetorically polished, blending annalistic record with vivid set pieces, speeches, exempla, and patriotic reflection. Written within the literary culture of Augustan Rome, the work transforms history into a medit...

In "The History of Rome (Vol. 1-4)", Livy offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative chronicling the foundation and early development of Rome, from its mythical roots to the onset of the Second Punic War. Livy's literary style is characterized by its eloquence and rhetorical flourish, blending historical recounting with moral reflection. As a prominent figure in the Latin prose tradition, Livy presents his work as a source of ethical lessons, intertwining the grandeur of Rome's past wit...

Livy's 'The History of Rome' is a comprehensive account of the rise of the Roman Empire, spanning from its legendary founding to the first-century BC. Written in Livy's eloquent prose, the work combines historical facts with vivid storytelling, offering readers a detailed insight into the political, social, and military dynamics of ancient Rome. Livy's narrative style mirrors that of a Roman historian, incorporating moral and rhetorical elements to captivate the reader. The inclusion of sp...

In "The History of Rome," Livy presents a comprehensive narrative that chronicles the rise and fall of Rome from its mythical origins to the dawn of the Empire. With a meticulous literary style that combines eloquent prose and vivid characterization, Livy employs a historical lens that not only recounts events but also delves deeply into the moral sentiments and ethical dimensions of Roman life. The expansive four-volume set reflects the author's engagement with earlier historians while as...

History of three wars from the reign of Justinian, Byzantine emperor -- The Persian War, The Vandalic War, and The Gothic War. According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 – c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th century, writing the Wars of Justinian, the Buildings of Justinian and the celebrated Secret Hi...

Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic in five volumes. These volumes cover from the founding of Rome up to the disintegration of the First Triumvirate (Caesar, Pompey, Crassus). The author cites dates in the Roman style, AUC, from the founding of the city in 753 BC. A table at the end shows modern-day equivalents. According to Wikipedia, Mommsen is "generally regarded as the greatest classicist of the 19th century." This work complements Gibbon's "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire".

Publius Cornelius Tacitus (AD56 - AD117) was a Roman orator, lawyer and senator. He is considered one of antiquities greatest historians. The surviving portions of his major works - "The Histories" and "The Annals" - examine the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero and those who reigned in the "Year of the Four Emperors". These two works cover the span of history from the death of Augustus in AD14 to the death of Domitian in 96AD - although much of the later material is lost to ...

The Roman army, well-known for its discipline, organization, and invention in both weapons and tactics, allowed Rome to build and defend a vast empire which for centuries would dominate the Mediterranean world and beyond.Go on a journey throughout history and discover the ancient weapons, strategies, and military hierarchy that helped lead Rome in battle. This incredible historical piece covers it all from A-Z.

Translation based on W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn, 1869 The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes, lasting from 58 BC to 51 BC. The Romans would also raid Britannia and Germania, but these expeditions never developed into full-scale invasions. The Gallic Wars culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whol...