Livy: Books XXI and XXII, Edited on the Basis of W�lfflin's Edition, with Introduction and Maps

By Livy

Book Overview

Livy's History of Rome, Part 3: Books XXI, XXII, with Notes (1857) is a historical book that covers the history of Rome during the period of the Second Punic War. Livy, the author, was a Roman historian who lived during the 1st century BC. This book is a part of his larger work, Ab Urbe Condita, which is a history of Rome from its founding to the reign of Augustus. Books XXI and XXII cover the period from 218 BC to 216 BC, during which the Roman Republic was engaged in a war with Carthage, led by the famous general Hannibal. The books describe the battles and political events of the war, including the famous Battle of Cannae, in which the Romans suffered a devastating defeat. The book is written in Latin, but this edition includes notes in English to help readers understand the historical context and references. The notes also provide explanations of difficult vocabulary and grammar. Overall, Livy's History of Rome, Part 3: Books XXI, XXII, with Notes (1857) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history, particularly the Second Punic War. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the events of the period, and the notes make it accessible to readers with varying levels of Latin proficiency.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165768682
• ISBN13: 9781165768684
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"