Book V of Livy’s history of Rome is one of the most stirring.
It contains a double climax: the capture by the Romans of their Etruscan neighbour, Veii; and the sack of Rome by the Gauls – the greatest victory of Rome to that time and the greatest threat to her survival before Hannibal.
Livy’s dramatic narrative includes such well-known stories as the schoolmaster of Falerii and the saving of the Capitol by the cackling of the sacred geese.
The career of the great republican hero Camillus, saviour and founder of Rome, is set against a background of internal struggles between patricians and plebeians.
This exciting story makes Book V an admirable introduction to Livy for school and university students.
This edition includes an introduction, vocabulary, and notes which maintain the balance between linguistic and historical elucidation and provide regular chapter summaries.
By:
Livy Volume editor:
R.I. Ross Imprint: Bristol Classical Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 147mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 312g ISBN:9781853994425 ISBN 10: 1853994421 Series:Latin Texts Publication Date:01 February 1998 Recommended Age: From 14 to 16 years Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Map: Rome and her neighbours Preface Introduction: Livy's Life and Work Historical Background to Book V The Roman State Rome's Relations with her Neighbours The War with Veii Select Bibliography Text: Book V Map: The Celtic Migration Commentary Vocabulary
