Livy's History Of Rome, Books 5-7: A Literal Translation (1879)

By Livy

Book Overview

Livy's History of Rome, Books 5-7: A Literal Translation is a book that provides an English translation of the ancient Roman historian Livy's work. Livy's History of Rome is a monumental work that covers the history of Rome from its legendary founding to the reign of Augustus. This particular volume covers the period from the establishment of the Roman Republic to the end of the Second Samnite War. The translation is literal, meaning that it aims to be as faithful to the original Latin as possible, even at the expense of readability. The book was originally published in 1879 and is considered a valuable resource for students of Roman history and Latin literature. The translator, George Baker, was a scholar of Latin and Greek and was known for his expertise in the field of classical studies. Overall, Livy's History of Rome, Books 5-7: A Literal Translation is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Rome and its history.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: 1165798905
• ISBN13: 9781165798902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"