Browse books in the commentary on livy series on lovereading. Livys most popular book is the history of rome, books 15. Titus livius patavinus 64 or 59 bc ad 17known as livy in english, and. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf. Dec 12, 2007 browse books in the commentary on livy series on. This invaluable new commentary on a central book of the poem explores ovids playful inversion of genre, his witty but challenging style of latin, his use. A commentary on livy, books 3840 john briscoe oxford. Do not hestitate to make use of a modern edition in order to understand the grammar of the latin. Like many other literary men, his life was contemplative, rather than active.
Briscoe ad refers to the twovolume commentary on books 37 oxford, 1973 and 1981. The livy everyone knows and loves is apparently the livy of books 15. The work covers the period from the legends concerning the arrival of aeneas and the refugees from the fall of troy, to the citys founding in 753, the expulsion of the. The book history of rome, sometimes referred to as ab urbe condita, 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. Death of the roman historian livy, in the city of patavium, italy. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 25, chapter 30. Of its 142 books, we have just 35, and short summaries of all the rest except two. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 31. Editions containing works of livy titus livius a commentary on livy. 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. Discourses on livy wikisource, the free online library. Albeit succinct, douglass translation of the opening passage of livys history of rome is representative of his wider interest in and engagement with the historian. Livys only surviving work is the history of rome ab urbe condita, 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.
Ogilvies 1965 volume with the 1970 addenda laid the foundation for the modern study of livy. Commentaries, and modern studies, as well as further reading in oxford. Each elected their magistrates, but on totally different principles. Roman timeline of the 1st century ad roman history. His history of rome became a classic in his own lifetime and exercised a profound influence on the style and philosophy of historical writing down to the 18th century early life and career. When the first volume of the commentary appears, will.
Walshs edition is designed specifically for use by students at alevel. Books vix of livys monumental work trace romes fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as. Select bibliography for polybius and livy on our reserve shelf in odegaard. Book iii is perhaps most similar to the teachings of the prince, as it concerns individual leadership. If it is necessary to limit oneself to three main characters, they are. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 1. Livy, with sallust and tacitus, one of the three great roman historians. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 15.
The commentary explains points of historical and literary importance, and elucidates grammatical peculiarities and passages of unusual difficulty. Ad quarum primum strepitum, velut signo accepto, arma cepere aequi ac volsci, simul quod persuaserant iis duces, cupidi praedarum, biennio ante dilectum indictum haberi non potuisse, abnuente iam plebe imperium. This small book only includes book 21 of livys history of rome. Livy was abridged, in antiquity, to an epitome, which survives for book 1, but was itself abridged into the socalled periochae, which is simply a list of contents, but which survives. Livys first book covers the mythical period of rome, from the arrival of aeneas in italy, including the founding of alba longa and rome, the lives of romulus and remus, and the period of kingship up to the banishment of the last of the seven kings, tarquinus superbus and the election of the first consuls. An indispensable guide, elucidating the historical, literary, and linguistic aspects of livys vital historical record. 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. Project muse a note on gavin douglass translation of. Counterfactuals and apologetics volume 92 ruth morello. The aqueduct, the pont du gard, is completed near modern nimes in gaul. Although problems of many kinds are treated, the emphasis is on international relations, prosopography, political groups in rome, chronology and the other traditions which treat the events described by livy.
The kings of rome, the rape of the lucretia and the sabine women, servius tullius reforms, horatius at the bridge, the sacred geeseall of these tales for which livy is so well known come from these first five books. Tacitus finishes two of his books, the agricola and the germania. The veii and the destruction of rome by the gauls 5. While it is clear that livy followed polybius outline of events closely, and even included speeches at dramatic points in the order in which polybius included speeches, he was also significantly independent of the earlier writer. Livy has 1057 books on goodreads with 33849 ratings. He said that he would comply with the generals wishes, and begged him to take into consideration, as far as he could, the pledge he had rashly given, for he had promised that he would not let her pass into any ones power. The book is not suitable for elementary or intermediate latin students reading livy as a corpus vile for grammar acquisition. Books vix of livy s monumental work trace romes fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as.
Not all translations are grammatically faithful to the original. Seven kings of rome being portions of the first book of livy selected and simplified for the use of beginners with introduction, notes exercises, and vocabulary. There is a full vocabulary as well as an index of names and illustrative maps and. Book 29 book 30 book 31 book 32 book 33 book 34 book 35 book 36 book 37. My assumption is that theres military insight here, alongside political commentary.
A commentary on livy, books 15 in searchworks catalog. Books xxxivxxxvii by john briscoe, 9780198144557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We will read the excerpts from livy s 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. Robert maxwell ogilvie 1964 a commentary on livy books 3840. Liviuss the history of rome from its foundation, i have now read almost all of livys work that hasnt been lost to antiquity.
Livy, latin in full titus livius, born 5964 bc, patavium, venetia now padua, italydied ad 17, patavium, with sallust and tacitus, one of the three great roman historians. Ab urbe condita book vi cambridge greek and latin classics january 27, 1995, cambridge university press. Livy s first book covers the mythical period of rome, from the arrival of aeneas in italy, including the founding of alba longa and rome, the lives of romulus and remus, and the period of kingship up to the banishment of the last of the seven kings, tarquinus superbus and the election of the first consuls. Books by livy author of the history of rome, books 15. Dissolvi licentia militandi morem, nec pro communi iam patria romam esse. Books 91108 pompey, crassus, and caesar, 7850 5ad books 109116 sole rule of caesar, 4944 8ad books 1173 wars of the triumvirs. This note examines the earliest extant translation of the roman historian livy into any dialect of english, included by gavin douglas in the commentary with which he furnished the eneados.
The first of three volumes, this book contains an extensive introduction and the commentary to book vi. This translation, the first new english rendering in over forty years, 1 represents another in a series of excellent translations by john yardley y. Time line ad 30 70 epistles charts list time line charts. Spedizione gratuita su ordini idonei passa al contenuto principale. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30 frank gardener moore, professor emeritus in columbia university, ed. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Livy s account of the second punic war 219218201 b. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. Project muse a note on gavin douglass translation of livy. Take, for example, the alexander digression in book 9. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 9.
In its aetiology and conversations with gods, it is a latin equivalent of callimachus aetia. This commentary is designed for the reader who knows the basics of latin grammar well and wishes to peruse the first book of livy quickly and efficiently. John briscoe 1973 a commentary on livy books xxxivxxxvii. So far as it can be reconstructed, the shape of the history is as follows books.
Ab urbe condita librioften shortened to ab urbe conditais a monumental history of ancient rome in latin begun sometime between 27 and 25 bc 1 by the historian titus livius, known in english as livy. Hannibals march and roman imperial space in livy, ab urbe. The detailed commentary on book 45 appears in part two. He said that he would comply with the generals wishes, and begged him to take into consideration, as far as he could, the pledge he had rashly given, for he had promised that he. Livys history of rome of contents known as the periochae of the whole work. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 30. Livy roman historian britannica encyclopedia britannica. A novel ad book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Book xxi of livys history of rome is one of the most frequently read either in its entirety or in extracts, for it includes carthaginian campaigns in spain and hannibals momentous crossing of the alps to invade italy. The battle of saticula, 343 bc, was the second of three battles described by the roman historian livy 59 bc ad 17, in book seven of his history of rome, ab urbe condita, as taking place in the first year of the first samnite war. Reign of ascanius, and after him of the silvii, at alba. Ad 46ad 120 was born to a prominent family in the small greek town of chaeronea, about 20 miles east of delphi in the region known as boeotia. Buy a cheap copy of ab urbe condita libri book by livy. Livy titus livius, the great roman historian, was born at or near patavium padua in 64 or 59 bce. Scullards commentary on book 30 of livy, originally published in 1939 and reprinted by the bristol classical press.
So some idea of the topics livy covered in the lost books exists, if often not what he said about them. It is often referred to in english, however, as the history of rome. The first of three volumes, this book offers an extensive introduction and commentary to book vi. Ciao scegli il tuo indirizzo bestseller il mio amazon. Douglass various appeals to livy can best be understood, this note argues, as an extension of the humanist urge to return ad fontes. In the fourth decade of his history ab urbe condita, livy broadens the scope of. 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.
Excerpted from discourses on livy on wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Burton 83 cannot be cured by the consueta remedia customary remedies, so the alternative of a dictator is needed. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. A substantial introduction discusses sources, language and style, and other topics of interest. Walshs edition, originally published by the university tutorial press, is designed specifically for use by students at alevel. The writings of livy, who lived during the reign of caesar augustus, are fascinating for me simply because of the sheer scope of his endeavor. John briscoe 2012 a commentary on livy books xxxixxxiii. The implication is that the last 20 books dealing with the events from the battle read more. The latin title can be literally translated as books since the citys founding. The student is expected to have mastered a basic second year vocabulary and to be prepared to absorb a considerable quantity of new vocabulary. Albeit succinct, douglass translation of the opening passage of livy s history of rome is representative of his wider interest in and engagement with the historian.
The three books combined provide guidance to those trying to establish or reform a republic. Keeping their armed men at the same distance the generals, each attended by one interpreter, met, being not only the greatest of their own age, but equal to any of the kings or commanders of all nations in all history before their time. The introduction provides a full analysis of the roman annalistic tradition, of livys style and narrative technique, and of. On hearing this masinissa blushed furiously and even shed tears. The history of rome, volume 1, books 1 free book with 30. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
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