The Early History of Rome: Books I-V of The History of Rome from Its Foundation

by Livy

R. M. Ogilvie (Introduction), Stephen Oakley (Preface), Aubrey De Selincourt (Translator), Aubrey de Sélincourt (Translator), and S. P. Oakley (Preface)

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'I hope my passion for Rome's past has not impaired my judgement; for I do honestly believe that no country has ever been greater or purer than ours or richer in good citizens and noble deeds'

Livy dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years from the founding of Rome to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC, an era that witnessed the establishment of the Republic, unrest and brutal conflict. Bringing compelling characters to life, and re-presenting familiar tales - including the tragedy of Coriolanus and the story of Romulus and Remus - The Early History is a truly epic work, and a passionate warning that a nation should learn from its history.

Translated by Aubrey DE Selincourt with an Introduction by R. M. Ogilvie and a Preface by S. P. Oakley

  • ISBN10 0140448098
  • ISBN13 9780140448092
  • Publish Date 28 March 2002 (first published 1 August 1984)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
  • Imprint Penguin Classics