num_pages: 416
description: The first five books of Livy's history of early Rome recount the great stories and moments of Roman history. From Romulus and Remus, to the rape of Lucretia, to Horatius at the bridge, Livy's massive work immortalizes the events which both defined early Roman civilization and helped to shapeour cultural heritage. This new annotated translation includes both maps and an index, making it the most complete and up-to-date edition available.
language: English
title: The Rise of Rome, Books 1-5
titlecomplete: The Rise of Rome, Books 1-5
characters: Servius Tullius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Romulus, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, Numa Pompilius
genres: Classics, Roman, Historical, History, Classical Studies, Ancient History, Ancient, School, Mythology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 9207
series: "The History of Rome" in Four Volumes, "The History of Rome" in Five Volumes
publisher: Oxford University Press