The History of Rome V5 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161466089)

The History of Rome V5 is a book written by Livy, which is a historical account of the city of Rome. The book is the fifth volume of Livy's extensive work, which covers the history of Rome from its founding to the reign of Augustus. In this volume, Livy covers the period from the Second Punic War to the end of the Macedonian Wars. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular event or period in Roman history. Livy's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to bring historical events to life. He provides vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the lives of famous Roman figures. The History of Rome V5 is an important work for anyone interested in Roman history or ancient civilizations. It provides a detailed account of the rise of Rome as a world power and the events that shaped its destiny. The book is also a valuable resource for scholars and historians, as it provides a primary source for understanding the history of Rome.On perceiving this the consul ordered C. Livius Salinator, the allied cavalry leader, to send his men at a hard gallop against them, and the cavalry of the legions to act as supports. This hurricane of cavalry confused, disordered, and finally broke up the Gaulish lines, but they did not turn to flee. Their officers began to stop any attempt at flight by striking the waverers with their spears and forcing them back into their ranks.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: 1161466088
ISBN-13: 9781161466089
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d