The book history of rome, sometimes referred to as ab urbe condita books from the founding of the city, is a monumental history of ancient rome, written in latin between 27 and 9 bc by the historian titus livius, or livy, as he is usually known in english. We will read the excerpts from livys ab urbe condita, focusing closely on the grammar, vocabulary, and style of the assigned texts, with only occasional comment on the historical and social background. The first of three volumes, this book offers an extensive introduction and commentary to book vi. Translated into english with notes by alfred john church and william jackson brodribb see other formats. Roman historian, author of the authorized version of the history of the roman republic. Livy s only extant work is part of his history of rome from the foundation of the city to 9 bce. Livy s only surviving work is commonly known as history of rome or ab urbe condita, from the founding of the city, which was his career from his midlife, probably 32, until he left rome for padua in old age, probably in the reign of tiberius after the death of augustus. There is a full vocabulary as well as an index of names and illustrative maps and.
Introduction and book 6 books 610 new ed by oakley, s. Book v of livys history of rome is one of the most stirring. Themes to note include the struggle between plebeians and senate, creation of peoples champions tribunes of the people, their behavior and livys commentary on it, and frequent references to. Briscoe, a commentary on livy, books 33, 1973 oxford. There are so many controversial matters of history, law and religion, there is so much that is inscrutable about the narrative technique of livi, who, after all, was writing nearly 2,000 years ago about things that happened over 400 years before his own. The first of three volumes, this book contains an extensive introduction and the commentary to book vi. As only livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the second punic war and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. When he began this work he was already past his youth. Choose from 500 different sets of livy 4 book flashcards on quizlet.
There are so many controversial matters of history, law and religion, there is so much that is inscrutable about the narrative technique of livi, who, after all, was writing nearly 2,000 years ago. Misbehavior by romans is not, of course, unique to this section of livys. Books vix of livys history of rome describe the beginnings of romes conquest of italy in the fourth century bc and contain some of livys finest writing. The incredible saga of hannibal and his invasion of italy in 218 b.
Jun 29, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A commentary on livy, books 15 1978 edition open library. Commentary do not hestitate to make use of a modern edition in order to understand the grammar of the latin. The introduction sets livy in the context of roman historiography as a whole, and deals in particular with book xxi. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 5, chapter 47. Books by livy author of the history of rome, books 15. Livys dramatic narrative includes such wellknown stories as the schoolmaster of falerii and the saving of. At the very first encounter the gauls were routed as easily as they had conquered at the alia. Of its 142 books, we have just 35, and short summaries of all the rest. Its main topic, however, is roman warfare, above all the outbreak of the third samnite war and the decisive. Livy s ninth book, one of his finest and most interesting, begins with his celebrated account of the roman disaster in the caudine forks and its aftermath and contains also the famous digression on alexander and our longest account of the censorship of appius claudius caecus. Critical notes on the text of servius commentary on aeneid iliv. The work covers the period from the legends concerning the arrival of aeneas and the refugees from the fall of troy, to the citys.
Livius, titus an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article livy. Ogi he retold the traditional the early history of rom 390 b. It emphasizes historical rather than philological issues. Books 1 5 and the preface here called front matter are here. Aemilius paullus soldiers to deny him his triumph because they resented his discipline 45. Oakleys work has now equaled and, with the publication of the final volume on book 10, will exceed ogilvies in importance in the best sense. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 5, chapter 49.
Livy greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary and. Books iv oxford universiry press, amen house, london e. Livys only surviving work is commonly known as history of rome or ab urbe condita, from the founding of the city, which was his career from his midlife, probably 32, until he left rome for padua in old age, probably in the reign of tiberius after the death of augustus. Oakley, a commentary on livy, books 610, 1996 oxford. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The veii and the destruction of rome by the gauls 5. The introduction provides a full analysis of the roman annalistic tradition, of livy s style and narrative technique, and of the manuscript tradition. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, 1 mar 1965 please retry. Outline of early books of livy university of vermont. Livys preface to auc is included at the end of the volume. Ogilvie, a commentary on livy, books 15 2nd edition, 1970 oxford. Livy not only acknowledges these moral failings, he draws attention to them. This commentary looks and feels more like a textbook than many of the smaller and thinner commentaries in this series. The burden of proof lies with those who want to maintain that a particular statement of livy is untrue.
Livy s preface to auc is included at the end of the volume. Ogilvie, a commentary on livy, books 1 5 2nd edition, 1970 oxford. Ogilvie, a commentary on livy books 15 oxford i965. The book is not suitable for elementary or intermediate latin students reading livy as a corpus vile for grammar acquisition. The commentary explains points of historical and literary importance, and elucidates grammatical peculiarities and passages of unusual difficulty. The project gutenberg ebook of the history of rome. Seven kings of rome being portions of the first book of livy selected and simplified for the use of. It also does not contain a text, on the supposition that people willing to buy this commentary also own the oxford classical text also done by ogilvie and. Oakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The student is expected to have mastered a basic second year vocabulary and to be prepared to absorb a considerable quantity of new vocabulary. Ogilvie author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Very good, in original red boards with gilt titles on spine. Books vix of livy s history of rome describe the beginnings of romes conquest of italy in the fourth century bc and contain some of livy s finest writing. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Livy s history of rome can be found in english online at a couple of websites. The gauls, alarmed at the turn things had taken, seized their weapons and rushed upon the romans with more rage than method. The history of rome, volume 1, books 1 5 audiobook by. Ogilvie, 1978, clarendon press edition, in english. Book 2 themes to note include the struggle between plebeians and senate, creation of peoples champions tribunes of the people, their behavior and livy s commentary on it, and frequent references to agrarian land legislation. Each elected their magistrates, but on totally different principles. The implication is that the last 20 books dealing with the events from the battle. Livys history of rome can be found in english online at a couple of websites.
Book 2 themes to note include the struggle between plebeians and senate, creation of peoples champions tribunes of the people, their behavior and livys commentary on it, and frequent references to agrarian land legislation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A commentary on livy, books 15 in searchworks catalog. A commentary on livy books 1 to 5 by ogilvie r m abebooks. A commentary on livy, books vix oxford university press. A note in the periochae of book 121 records that that book and presumably those that followed was published after augustus death in ad 14. Livy titus livius, the great roman historian, was born at or near patavium padua in 64 or 59 bce.
Of its 142 books, we have just 35, and short summaries of all the rest except two. Books thirtyone to forty eds waldemar heckel and john c. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. Livys ninth book, one of his finest and most interesting, begins with his celebrated account of the roman disaster in the caudine forks and its aftermath and contains also the famous digression on alexander and our longest account of the censorship of appius claudius caecus. It also does not contain a text, on the supposition that people willing to buy this commentary also own the oxford classical text also done by ogilvie and published in 1974. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. In book ix livy states that the cimminian forest was more impassible than the german had been recently, referring to the hercynian forest black forest first opened by drusus and ahenobarbus.
Learn livy 4 book with free interactive flashcards. A commentary on livy books 15 national library of australia. Books 15 and the preface here called front matter are here. This commentary looks and feels more like a textbook than many of the smaller. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 5, chapter 1. The grittier, more basic texty version faster to load has been posted by the university of virginia and uses the 1905 translation by the reverend canon roberts.
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