Rome and the Mediterranean: The History of Rome from its Foundation

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Rome and the Mediterranean: The History of Rome from its Foundation
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Livy
Introduction by A McDonald
Translated by Henry Bettenson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:704
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780140443189
ClassificationsDewey:937.02 937.02
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication Date 27 May 1976
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Books XXXI to XLV cover the years from 201 b.c. to 167 b.c., when Rome emerged as ruler of the Mediterranean.

Author Biography

Titus Livius (59BC-AD17) began working on his History of Rome at the age of 30 and continued for over 40 years until his death. The history ran to 142 books, of which 35 survive.