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Roman History, Books I-III

by Livy (-58–16)

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"Roman History, Books I-III" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This work chronicles ancient Rome from the legendary arrival of Aeneas after Troy's fall through the city's founding in 753 BC and the expulsion of the Kings in 509 BC. These opening books capture Rome's mythic origins, the age of kings, and the early republic's struggles, including its conquest by the Gauls in 390 BC. Written in compelling annalistic style, Livy's narrative became essential reading for understanding Rome's foundation myths and early development.

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Book II

THE PERIOD OF THE KINGS—B.C. 510

Arrival of Æneas in Italy—Ascanius founds Alba Longa—Birth of Romulus and Remus—Founding the city—Rome under the kings—Death of Lucretia—Expulsion of the Tarquins—First consuls elected

THE FIRST COMMONWEALTH—B.C. 509-468

Brutus establishes the republic—A conspiracy to receive the kings into the city—Death of Brutus—Dedication of the Capitol—Battle of Lake Regillus—Secession of the commons to the Sacred Mount—Five tribunes of the people appointed—First proposal of an agrarian law—Patriotism of the Fabian family—Contests of the plebeians and patricians

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Contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Book II
  3. Book III
  4. Book I[1]
  5. Book II
  6. Book III

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This free edition of Roman History, Books I-III by Livy comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #10828, released 2004-01-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - Ancient.

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