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Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books IV (Penguin Classics),Used
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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 B.C. 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.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the content of 'Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books I-V'? A: This book covers the foundation of Rome, the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic, and its internal struggles, culminating in Rome's recovery after the Gallic invasion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books I-V' is Titus Livy, a Roman historian.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on June 25, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this edition includes a new preface, informative maps, bibliography, and an index, making it suitable for academic reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the Classics genre.
- Q: Does this edition include any introductions or notes? A: Yes, this edition reprints Robert Ogilvie's introduction and includes notes by scholars.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions of the book are approximately 9 inches by 6 inches.