The Early History of Rome Books I-IV of the History of Rome from its Foundation

by Livy, Titus; Selincourt, Aubrey de; Ogilvie, Robert M.

• ISBN13: 9780140441048
• ISBN10: 0140441042
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1960-11-30
• Publisher: PENGUIN PUTNAM

Summary

With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus. Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index. Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Livy	7	(26)
The Evidence	12	(5)
The History	17	(16)
THE EARLY HISTORY OF ROME
BOOK ONE. Rome under the Kings	33	(72)
BOOK TWO. The Beginnings of the Republic	105	(78)
BOOK THREE. The Patricians at Bay	183	(86)
BOOK FOUR. War and Politics	269	(72)
BOOK FIVE. The Capture of Rome	341	(63)
Maps: Latium	404-5	(1)
Rome	406	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	407	(2)
Index	409