Rome And The Mediterranean
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A cornerstone of classical literature, Rome and the Mediterranean presents Books XXXI–XLV of Livy's monumental work Ab Urbe Condita, chronicling Rome's dramatic rise to dominance over the Mediterranean world during the second century BC. Written with the authority of Rome's greatest historian, Livy details the sweeping military campaigns, political intrigues, and diplomatic manoeuvres that saw Rome decisively defeat Macedon, subdue Greece, and extend its reach across the ancient world. The narrative unfolds with remarkable scope and vivid detail, presenting legendary figures such as Scipio Africanus and Perseus of Macedon as Rome's ambitions reshape the known world. Translated for the Penguin Classics series, this edition makes Livy's grand historical vision accessible to modern readers, illustrating why his work remains an indispensable record of the ancient world's most transformative era.
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A cornerstone of classical literature, Rome and the Mediterranean presents Books XXXI–XLV of Livy's monumental work Ab Urbe Condita, chronicling Rome's dramatic rise to dominance over the Mediterranean world during the second century BC. Written with the authority of Rome's greatest historian, Livy details the sweeping military campaigns, political intrigues, and diplomatic manoeuvres that saw Rome decisively defeat Macedon, subdue Greece, and extend its reach across the ancient world. The narrative unfolds with remarkable scope and vivid detail, presenting legendary figures such as Scipio Africanus and Perseus of Macedon as Rome's ambitions reshape the known world. Translated for the Penguin Classics series, this edition makes Livy's grand historical vision accessible to modern readers, illustrating why his work remains an indispensable record of the ancient world's most transformative era.
