Livy, History of Rome I: A Selection

The Bloomsbury Latin A-Level (Group 2) prescription of Livy's History of Rome, Book I, provides a Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary for chapters 53–54, 56 (haec agenti ...)–60, with a detailed introduction covering the prescribed text in English. Livy's History of Rome, written in the late-1st century BCE, covers 700 years from the city's foundation to his own era, providing an account of the reign of Tarquinius Superbus, the rape of Lucretia, and the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of Republican government by Brutus. Resources are available on the Companion Website.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 104 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Livy, one of the renowned Roman historians, penned his renowned History of Rome in the late 1st century BCE, spanning a remarkable 700 years from the city's founding to his own time. In this captivating selection, he delves into the reign of the final King of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus, the tragic rape of Lucretia by the King's son, and the subsequent overthrow of the monarchy, leading to the establishment of Republican government by Brutus. These pivotal events must be understood within the context of Livy's unique perspective as an author writing at the dawn of the Imperial era. Extensive resources are available on the Companion Website to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this historical masterpiece.

\n Weight: 146g\n
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350060388\n \n