The History Of Rome V3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162697413)

The History of Rome V3 is a book written by Livy, an ancient Roman historian, and covers the history of Rome from its founding to the end of the Second Punic War. This third volume of Livy's work focuses on the period from the end of the First Punic War to the end of the Second Punic War, which was a time of great political and military upheaval in Rome. The book covers important events such as the rise of Hannibal, the Battle of Cannae, and the eventual defeat of Carthage. Livy's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of battles and political intrigue, and he is considered one of the greatest historians of ancient Rome. This book is an important source for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Republic and the Second Punic War.Spring was now coming on; Hannibal accordingly moved out of his winter quarters. His previous attempt to cross the Apennines had been frustrated by the insupportable cold; to remain where he was would have been to court danger. The Gauls had rallied to him through the prospect of booty and spoil.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.

Author: Livy
ISBN-10: 1162697415
ISBN-13: 9781162697413
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 254
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.53d