Titi Livi: Book I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163596104)

Titi Livi: Book I is a historical book written by Titus Livius, also known as Livy. The book is the first in Livy's series of histories covering the period from the founding of Rome to the reign of Augustus. The book covers the legendary founding of Rome by the brothers Romulus and Remus, and the early history of the city, including the reigns of the first seven kings of Rome. Livy draws heavily on earlier Roman historians, as well as on myth and legend, to tell the story of Rome's early years.Throughout the book, Livy emphasizes the virtues of the early Romans, such as their piety, courage, and sense of duty. He also highlights the importance of Rome's religious and legal institutions in shaping the city's early development.Titi Livi: Book I is a valuable source for understanding the early history of Rome and the values that shaped Roman society. It is also an important work in the development of Roman historiography, as Livy sought to create a comprehensive and compelling narrative of Rome's past.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: Titus Livius
ISBN-10: 1163596108
ISBN-13: 9781163596104
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d