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The fates ordained the founding of this great city and the beginning of the world's mightiest empire, second only to the power of the gods'Romulus and Remus, the rape of Lucretia, Horatius at the bridge, the saga of Coriolanus, Cincinnatus called from his farm to save the state these and many more are stories which, immortalized by Livy in his history of early Rome, have become part of our cultural heritage.The historian's huge work, written between 20 BC and AD 17, ran to 12 books, beginning with Rome's founding in 753 BC and coming down to Livy's own lifetime (9 BC). Books 15 cover the period from Rome's beginnings to her first great foreign conquest, the capture of the Etruscan city of Veii and, a few years later, to her first major defeat, the sack of the city by the Gauls in 390 BC.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, uptodate bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Rise of Rome: Books One to Five'? A: The main theme of 'The Rise of Rome: Books One to Five' is the foundation and early history of Rome, showcasing pivotal events and figures that shaped the city's development into a powerful empire.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Rise of Rome: Books One to Five' is Livy, a renowned Roman historian.
- Q: What time period does this book cover? A: This book covers the period from Rome's founding in 753 BC to the capture of the Etruscan city of Veii and the sack of Rome by the Gauls in 390 BC.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: Is this book a paperback edition? A: Yes, 'The Rise of Rome: Books One to Five' is available in a paperback edition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: What are some notable stories included in this book? A: Some notable stories included in this book are the tales of Romulus and Remus, the rape of Lucretia, and Horatius at the bridge.
- Q: What type of literature does the Oxford World's Classics series offer? A: The Oxford World's Classics series offers a broad spectrum of literature from around the globe, emphasizing scholarly accuracy and valuable features such as expert introductions and detailed notes.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition, ensuring a quality reading experience.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is a reissue.