Description
| Product ID: | 9780140443882 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Rome and Italy |
| Subtitle: | The History of Rome from its Foundation |
| Authors: | Author: Livy, Betty Radice |
| Page Count: | 384 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, Ancient history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Rome, Scottish Gaelic |
| Description: | Traces Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. This book features portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus. Books VI-X of Livy''s monumental work trace Rome''s fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome''s greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Classics |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 1982-05-27 |