Livy Book I

This 1912 book provides a detailed overview of and commentary on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Livy's monumental history of Rome.

H. J. Edwards (Edited by)

9781107621220, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 August 2013

294 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 cm, 0.29 kg

Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1912, this book provides a detailed overview of and commentary on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Livy's monumental history of Rome and of the subject addressed in this first book of his history, the early days of Rome from its mythological origins to the expulsion of the Etruscan kings. The text is accompanied by two maps of Rome in the Regal period and of surrounding Latium. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Livy.

Preface
Introduction
1–3. The legends of Trojan migration and settlement in Italy
4–7. The story of Romulus and Remus
8–16. The reign of Romulus
17. An interregnum
18–21. The reign of Numa Pomplius
22–31. The reign of Tullus Hostilius
32–34. The reign of Ancus Marcius
35–40. The reign of Lucius Tarquinius
41–48. The reign of Servius Tullius
49–60. The reign of Tarquinius
Notes
List of readings
Index
Maps.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]