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The War with Hannibal: The History of Rome from Its Foundation Bks. 21-30 (Classics)
by: Titus Livy

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 10 to 14 days Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780140441451
ISBN: 014044145X
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 712
Publication Date: July 25, 1974
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Studio: Penguin Classics
Sales Rank: 16535

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Synopsis:
In The War with Hannibal, Livy (59 BC AD 17) chronicles the events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, until the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. He vividly recreates the immense armies of Hannibal, complete with elephants, crossing the Alps; the panic as they approached the gates of Rome; and the decimation of the Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Yet it is also the clash of personalities that fascinates Livy, from great debates in the Senate to the historic meeting between Scipio and Hannibal before the decisive battle. Livy never hesitates to introduce both intense drama and moral lessons into his work, and here he brings a turbulent episode in history powerfully to life.

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- The War with Hannibal
There is no better way of learning about Ancient Rome than to go the historians who lived in it. It will be very surprising to those not accustomed to reading ancient authors how approachable Livy's books are. Livy had a knack for telling a good story, and the ancient practice of re-creating, and in some cases, inventing speeches for key characters to deliver at key moments, is surprisingly effective. In fact, there is much wisdom in such a practice, for through such speeches we get the more subjective, emotional reality behind events. We could use some of that in our contemporary historical writing, which tends be very fact-based and yet missing the very important emotional context. Take the Iraqi war, for example. No doubt the history ... Read More:

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- Excellent
I bought this book to help me with my Latin AS Level course - and that it certainly did! The translation (from a linguistic point of view) follows the real Latin very closely, making literal translations very easy, whilst making the text sensible and interesting. If you are studying Livy as part of your AQA AS Level Latin course, I highly recommend this book - even if the course will only be around until 2006!

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- A thoroughly gripping tale
It's surprising that more than a millennium after it was written, this history is still fascinating and as enjoyable to read as the most modern book. It explained many present day differences among Italians and gave me a strong sense of "place" that helps me enjoy more fully this 21st century Italy. I originally set out to discover what really happened at nearby Trasimeno, but found I couldn't put the book down until I finished it.

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- A good translation of an excellent book
I have always enjoyed the way Livy can bring characters to life and this book is no exception. The content is fascinating and this translation is very competent.

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- An Ancient Page-Turner!
If you are faintly interested in Roman History, then you should really read this book. It may be over two thousand years old, but it is certainly still alive and kicking! It is chock full of fascinating characters, such as the central, one-eyed battle-hardened Hannibal himself but also all of the Romans who face him - the reckless Minucius, the headstrong Varro and the steadfast and all-knowing Quintus Fabias Maximus. The battle scenes are fascinating and often very exciting, whilst the story of the panic in Rome, including amongst the common Romans as well as the frenzied debates of the Senate, is no less absorbing. Livy also provides us with many fascinating snapshots of Roman religious beliefs and customs along with his military ... Read More:

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