THE HISTORY OF ROME (Complete Edition in 4 Volumes) (ePub)

Livy, known in Latin as Titus Livius (59 BCE - 17 CE), was a distinguished Roman historian whose work has established him as one of the central figures in classical literature. Born in Patavium, present-day Padua, Livy moved to Rome where he penned his magnum opus, 'Ab Urbe Condita' (From the Founding of the City), known in English as 'History of Rome.' Although only about a quarter of this monumental 142-volume historical narrative survives, it remains a primary resource for knowledge of Roman history, particularly the early years of the Republic. Livy's comprehensive writing covers Rome's history from its legendary origins through to the reign of Augustus, in the framework of the ancient genre of annales, a year-by-year account. His style is noted for its rich, flowing language, and he is commended for bringing a storytelling quality to the events he describes, although his approach to historical accuracy has been the subject of much scholarly debate. Livy's reputation as a historian is based not only on the scale of his work but also on his passion for Rome's past and the ideological and moral messages he conveyed through the depiction of Rome's virtuous founders and leaders. The complete edition of his 'History of Rome' is fundamental for scholars, providing insight into both the events of Roman history and Roman attitudes concerning their own past.