Livy, The Second Punic War: Book 21 And Selections From Books 22-30 (1913)

By Livy and Titus Livius

Book Overview

Livy's ""The Second Punic War: Book 21 And Selections From Books 22-30"" is a historical account of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage that took place from 218-201 BCE. The book includes Livy's complete Book 21 and selected passages from Books 22-30, which cover the key events of the war, including the campaigns of Hannibal, the Roman general Scipio Africanus, and the final defeat of Carthage. Livy's narrative is a detailed and engaging retelling of the war, drawing on a range of sources and providing insights into the political, social, and military aspects of the conflict. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Rome and the Mediterranean world. This edition was originally published in 1913 and includes an introduction by the editor, W. W. Capes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437123732
• ISBN13: 9781437123739
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"