The History of Rome (Vol. 1-4) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Rome's Legendary Founding, Early Republic, and Epic Struggles for Virtue, Power, and EmpireBy Livy
Length102h 6m
About this audiobook
The History of Rome (Vol. 1-4) presents Livy's monumental account of Rome's rise from its legendary foundation to the formative crises of the Republic. Blending myth, moral exemplum, political narrative, and dramatic set-piece speeches, Livy writes in a richly rhetorical Augustan style that transforms history into a meditation on civic virtue, ambition, piety, and decline. These volumes illuminate the Roman imagination at work: Romulus and Remus, the expulsion of kings, republican institutions, wars, betrayals, and acts of sacrifice become part of a grand national epic. Titus Livius, known as Livy, was born in Patavium in 59 BCE and wrote during the reign of Augustus, when Rome was recovering from civil war and redefining its identity. Though not a statesman or soldier, Livy possessed a profound moral and literary vision. His history reflects both nostalgia for ancestral discipline and anxiety about the corruption of public life. This work is essential for readers of classical history, political thought, and ancient literature. It rewards those seeking not merely facts about Rome, but insight into how Romans understood power, memory, destiny, and the ethical burden of empire.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length102 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 15, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Book X (pt. 1)
2Introduction
27Book X (pt. 2)
3Author Biography
28Book XI
4Historical Context
29Book XII
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Book XIII
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6The History of Rome Vol. 1
31Book XIV
7Book I (pt. 1)
32Book XV
8Book I (pt. 2)
33Book XVI
9Book II (pt. 1)
34Book XVII
10Book II (pt. 2)
35Book XVIII
11Book III (pt. 1)
36Book XIX
12Book III (pt. 2)
37Book XX
13Book IV (pt. 1)
38Book XXI (pt. 1)
14Book IV (pt. 2)
39Book XXI (pt. 2)
15Book V (pt. 1)
40Book XXII (pt. 1)
16Book V (pt. 2)
41Book XXII (pt. 2)
17Book VI (pt. 1)
42Book XXIII (pt. 1)
18Book VI (pt. 2)
43Book XXIII (pt. 2)
19Book VII (pt. 1)
44Book XXIV (pt. 1)
20Book VII (pt. 2)
45Book XXIV (pt. 2)
21Book VIII (pt. 1)
46Book XXV (pt. 1)
22Book VIII (pt. 2)
47Book XXV (pt. 2)
23The History of Rome Vol. 2
48Book XXVI (pt. 1)
24Book IX (pt. 1)
49Book XXVI (pt. 2)
25Book IX (pt. 2)
50The History of Rome Vol. 3
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