Livy
'Livy’s History of Rome: The First Five Books' offers a compelling narrative of the early Roman Republic. Written by Livy, one of Rome’s most celebrated historians, this volume, originally published in 1903, recounts the legendary founding of Rome through its formative years. Readers will encounter vivid portrayals of key figures, pivotal battles, and the political struggles that shaped Roman society. Livy’s work, presented here in English, provides invaluable insights into Roman values, customs, and the factors that contributed to the empire’s rise. His history, while not always entirely factual, remains a cornerstone of classical literature and a vital resource for understanding the Roman worldview. This edition allows modern readers to explore the foundational myths and historical events that defined one of history’s greatest civilizations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
