{"product_id":"the-history-of-rome-titus-livy-9781998736041","title":"The History of Rome: Books 21-30 (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The History of Rome: Books 21-30, Titus Livy covers the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE), focusing on Hannibal's victories, including his famous crossing of the Alps and the battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae. Livy highlights Rome's internal political tensions and military reforms in response to these defeats, emphasizing the resilience of the Roman people. Leaders like Fabius Maximus adopted a strategy of attrition, while Rome's efforts in Spain and Sicily helped shift the war's momentum, ultimately leading to Carthage's defeat and the preservation of Roman power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitus Livy's The History of Rome is historically important for its detailed narrative of Rome's rise from its legendary founding to the early Empire. Written during Augustus' reign, it offers insight into Rome's political, military, and social dynamics. Livy explores key events like the Punic Wars and internal struggles, highlighting the virtues and vices that shaped Rome's development. His work not only serves as a vital historical source but also reflects moral lessons meant to guide Rome's future, influencing Western historical writing and classical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Titus Livy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998736040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781998736041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Revive Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d","brand":"Titus Livy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46618166296831,"sku":"9781998736041","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f413ef9d-d8c1-4e56-9442-bacb658d502b.jpg?v=1740069346","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-history-of-rome-titus-livy-9781998736041","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}