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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[First, note that the translation I have is the Barnes and Noble version! Maybe look for others...<br/><br/>For its historical significance Livy's work is a 5. The writing, however, is just bad. Not sure if the translation is to blame or if Livy was that bad of a writer, Latin or no. There were tim...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39167898">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Straight forward and enjoyable, there are none of those 20 page long digressions which plague the greek historians. The real draw of this is that it shows how a small settlement in the ancient world developed and gained power until it became an entire civilization. It's obvious that Livy really real...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72077057">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I read the reviews of Livy's History and I see that his writing has been badly misunderstood. Critics make two charges against it; one worthless, and one worthwhile.<br/><br/>The first is that Livy is reliant on myth and miraculous stories. He includes tales that are not possibly true, or have bee...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/31892436">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I found reading this book to be a mixed experience.  It clearly gives a sense of Roman history up to 386 BC, much of course being based on myth and legend, and as such it is an invaluable introduction to the history of Rome.<br/><br/>The writing itself seems uneven.  There are seemingly interminab...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/24744840">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[In The War with Hannibal, Livy (59 BC AD 17) chronicles the events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, until the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. He vividly recreates the immense armies of Hannibal, complete with elephants, crossing the Alps; the panic as they approached the gates of Rome; and the decimation of the Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Yet it is also the clash of personalities that fascinates Livy, from great debates in the Senate to the historic meeting between Scipio and Hannibal before the decisive battle. Livy never hesitates to introduce both intense drama and moral lessons into his work, and here he brings a turbulent episode in history powerfully to life.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is only for people with a strong interest in the early history of ancient Rome.  It adheres to none of the rigors of modern scholarship -- the author fills in a lot of blanks in an effort to instruct the reader on Roman character.  However, the book is not a fairy tale either, the author consci...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/10697139">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Reasonable secondary source history of Rome. Livy covers the time period from 1200BC to ~385BC in minor detail, but includes some famous speeches from the time. Enjoyable for a number of reasons, excruciating for a number of others.<br/><br/>Enjoyable: Its nice to hear a pagan bitching about how e...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/16588291">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA['You know how to win a battle, Hannibal; you do not know how to use the victory!'  Livy's great history of Rome contains, in Books 21 to 30, the definitive ancient account of Hannibal's invasion of Italy in 218 BC, and the war he fought with the Romans over the following sixteen years.  Livy describes the bloody siege of the Spanish city of Saguntum, Rome's ally, which sparked the war, and the Carthaginian leader's famous march with elephants over the Alps into Italy.  Livy's gripping story-telling vividly conveys the drama of the great battles, the disastrous encounters at Trasimene and Cannae, and the final confrontation between Hannibal and the youthful Scipio Africanus. Individuals as well as events are brought powerfully to life, as the long course of the Second Punic War unfolds.  This new translation captures the brilliance of Livy's style, and is accompanied by a fascinating introduction and notes.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Oxford World's Classic edition of &quot;Hannibal's War&quot; translated by a former professor of mine. A friend who also had him (had him for more classes, actually) suggested I read more of his work.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Livy is wonderful, especially if you have an interest in Roman history.  Reading this book as part of a required reading for a Women in Antiquity class really helped me to understand the people and times of Rome]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Livy is our best source for early Roman history. However, it doesn't make his writing much better. In fact, it's kinda like a brick to the brain.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I learned...um... about Rome's origins? Killer book, really. I enjoy Livy.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[An account of the founding and early history of the Roman Empire.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus.   Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index.  <br/><br/>  Translated by Aubrey de S&amp;eacutelincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[At least the ancient writers weren't too wordy.  ]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[In <em>The War with Hannibal</em>, Livy (59 BC AD 17) chronicles the events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, until the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. He vividly recreates the immense armies of Hannibal, complete with elephants, crossing the Alps; the panic as they approached the gates of Rome; and the decimation of the Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Yet it is also the clash of personalities that fascinates Livy, from great debates in the Senate to the historic meeting between Scipio and Hannibal before the decisive battle. Livy never hesitates to introduce both intense drama and moral lessons into his work, and here he brings a turbulent episode in history powerfully to life.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I became a Hannibal fanboy after reading this.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books I-V]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[recommended by alberto manguel]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[LONG, often very particular, and if you don't know the sites, terms, and names, it can be confusing. HOWEVER, it's a fantastic historical document. I was amazed at the importance of this story, and my lack of knowledge.<br/><br/>Hannibal crosses the Alps with elephants, yes, but that is just the t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22288484">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Livy is without a doubt one of the most influential figures in Roman history, which is why it pains me to only give this tome a 3 star rating.  I think perhaps this is because too much emphasis is placed on the supernatural aspect of ruling and ascension by the early kings and consuls.  The stories ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22221989">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[the early history of rome is, the early history of rome from Romulus and Remus up to the first guallish occupation of rome in 300 something. I obviously learned all about the early history of rome. Livy's language is not as obtuse as a lot of other acient writers and he tells a story. its romancetri...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4085758">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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