The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita) - Books 6-10

von Livy

402 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Official 21st Century Translation by Lucas C. WagnerRome has fallen. Now watch it rise again.After the terrifying Gallic sack that nearly erased the city from history, Rome stands shaken but not broken. Surrounded by enemies, abandoned by allies, and facing internal unrest, the Republic enters one of the most decisive eras in its history. These books show Rome not as a myth, but as a hardened power forged through relentless war, discipline, and political transformation.Livy tells the story, and this modern translation finally lets today's readers experience it the way it was meant to be read.Readability Over AllThis translation was designed around one goal: readability without losing depth. Ancient history should not feel distant or academic. Speeches must feel human. Conflicts should feel urgent. Characters should feel alive. The language flows naturally while preserving the power and grandeur of Livy's storytelling.The Continuation of Books 1-5In Books 6-10, the Republic rebuilds, reforms, and fights for control of the Italian Peninsula. What follows is a struggle that transforms Rome from a regional survivor into the dominant military and political force of Italy.- Rome's dramatic recovery after the Gallic invasion- The long, brutal Samnite Wars that reshape Roman military strategy- Expansion into central and southern Italy- Political power struggles between patricians and plebeians- The rise of plebeian leadership and social reform- Legendary Roman commanders, discipline, and battlefield innovation- Alliances, betrayals, revolts, and shifting loyalties across Italy- Rome's evolution into a true military superpower- The foundations of Roman dominance that make later empire possibleThese are the stories every student of history, leadership, politics, and civilization should know. Livy explores virtue, corruption, courage, and civic responsibility, making his work as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798249011260
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.02.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published
• Übersetzung: Lucas C. Wagner, Christine H. Wagner