Rome and Italy: The History of Rome from Its Foundation (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)(English / Latin)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Rome and Italy Traces Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. This book features portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus.
Full description- Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
- Published: 26 August 1982
- Format: Paperback 384 pages
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- Categories: Social & Cultural Anthropology | European History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation
- ISBN 13: 9780140443882 ISBN 10: 0140443886
- Sales rank: 125,293
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Full description for Rome and Italy
Books VI-X of Livy's monumental work trace Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colorful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome's greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.
