Ab urbe condita

Pages: 256
Published: 1481
Language: English

Dive into the epic history of Rome as told by Livy himself. This volume covers the legendary founding of the city, the dramatic tales of its early heroes like Romulus and Remus, and the tumultuous period leading up to the Gallic sack of Rome. It's a foundational text for understanding Western civilization.

Prose complexity: 10/10

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Titus Livius

A Roman historian who wrote a monumental history of Rome and the Roman people, Ab Urbe Condita Libri, "Chapters from the Foundation of the City," covering the period from the earliest legends of Rome well before the traditional foundation in 753 BC through the reign of Augustus in Livy's own time. [1][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livy