The History Of Rome V6

By Livy

Book Overview

The History of Rome V6 is a book written by Livy, an ancient Roman historian. It is the sixth volume in Livy's monumental work, Ab Urbe Condita, which chronicles the history of Rome from its legendary founding in 753 BC up to Livy's own time in the first century BC. This volume covers the period from the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) to the end of the Macedonian Wars (168 BC). It includes detailed accounts of some of the most significant events in Roman history, such as the campaigns of Hannibal and Scipio Africanus in the Second Punic War, the conquest of Greece and the eastern Mediterranean by Rome, and the rise of the Roman Republic's power and influence in the Mediterranean world.Livy's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the lives of notable figures such as Scipio Africanus, Philip V of Macedon, and Perseus of Macedon. He also provides valuable insights into the social and cultural life of ancient Rome, including its religious practices, customs, and traditions.Overall, The History of Rome V6 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome and the Mediterranean world. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most important periods of Roman history and provides a wealth of information and insights into the political, social, and cultural life of this remarkable civilization.The heralds of victory travelled to Rome with the utmost possible speed, but on their arrival they found that the rejoicings over it had forestalled them. Four days after the battle, while the Games were going on in the Campus Martius, a whispered rumour suddenly spread amongst the whole concourse of spectators to the effect that a battle had taken place in Macedonia resulting in the utter defeat of the king.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: 116269744X
• ISBN13: 9781162697444
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"