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"People have it in their minds that he would have been a match for Alexander, had Alexander turned his arms on Europe."

Here is a superb new translation of Books 6 to 10 of Livy's monumental history of Rome, covering the period when Rome, in a series of ever greater wars, imposed mastery over virtually the entire Italian peninsula.

Livy paints vivid portraits of all the notable figures, such as young Manlius Torquatus, victor in a David-versus-Goliath duel with a Gallic chieftain, and Appius Claudius who built Rome's first major highway, the Appian Way. Livy's blend of factual narrative and imaginative recreation brings to life a key moment in the rise of Rome, and the one complete account we have, as the city passes from the mists of legend into the light of history.

J. C. Yardley's translation gives a vivid sense of the energy, variety, and literary skill of Livy's great work. Dexter Hoyos's Introduction sets Livy in the context of Roman historiography and deftly explains why this period was so critical an era for the rise of Rome. The most up-to-date edition, drawing on the latest scholarship, this major work of Roman literature and history includes comprehensive notes that clarify problems of historical content, topography, and chronology, a detailed glossary of Roman technical terms, an appendix on the Roman legion of the time, and two maps.

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, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

PDF Rome Italian Wars Books 610 Oxford World Classics Livy J C Yardley Dexter Hoyos Books

"This Book is parts 6 to 10 deals with of history of Rome, by Livy and deals with the period in which Rome recovered from its Gallic misadventure to execute Hegemony over virtually the whole of what is considered Italy today, in a series of ever greater conflicts. There are vibrant portrayals of characters; policy making, combat, and conviction bringing 4th-century Italy vividly alive in this latest translation from Latin. I must admit that this is my first foray into Livy's work, nor have I have been able to read previous translations from Latin. That said the book is very readable and informative on a period of Roman history I knew little about. My only caveat is that the events Livy is writing about occurred several hundred years before the recording of the events. It would be nice to read other sources, to separate fact from non-factual events."

Product details Series Oxford World's Classics Paperback 448 pages Publisher Oxford University Press; 1 edition (March 14, 2013) Language English ISBN-10 019956485X

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Rome Italian Wars Books 610 Oxford World Classics Livy J C Yardley Dexter Hoyos Books Reviews :

Rome Italian Wars Books 610 Oxford World Classics Livy J C Yardley Dexter Hoyos Books Reviews

• This Book is parts 6 to 10 deals with of history of Rome, by Livy and deals with the period in which Rome recovered from its Gallic misadventure to execute Hegemony over virtually the whole of what is considered Italy today, in a series of ever greater conflicts. There are vibrant portrayals of characters; policy making, combat, and conviction bringing 4th-century Italy vividly alive in this latest translation from Latin. I must admit that this is my first foray into Livy's work, nor have I have been able to read previous translations from Latin. That said the book is very readable and informative on a period of Roman history I knew little about. My only caveat is that the events Livy is writing about occurred several hundred years before the recording of the events. It would be nice to read other sources, to separate fact from non-factual events.