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Hannibal’s military campaign against Rome inspired its citizens with the same panic that would later terrify Europeans beset by Mongol invaders from the East. A sworn enemy of Rome, Hannibal succeeded as leader of the Carthaginian forces at the age of 26, following the death of his brother-in-law Hasdrubal. On joining his troops, Hannibal launched an attack on the Roman-held city of Saguntum, beginning the Second Punic War and a process that seemed almost predestined as his army swept like a scourge round the Mediterranean shores.

Immerse yourself in the enthralling narrative of ancient Rome with The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), crafted by the illustrious historian Livy (Titus Livius) between 27 and 9 BC. This monumental work chronicles the epic journey from Aeneas and the Trojans to the reign of Augustus, concluding with the death of Drusus, a contemporary of Livy. While only 35 out of the original 142 books have survived, this translation by Rev Canon William Masfen Roberts brings to life the grandeur and complexity of Romes history across six volumes, part of the prestigious Everymans Library Collection. Join ...

Embark on a captivating journey through the monumental history of ancient Rome with Ab urbe condita, the masterwork of historian Titus Livius, known as Livy. This extraordinary narrative spans from the legendary tales of Aeneas and the city’s mythical founding around 753 BC to Livy’s contemporary era under Emperor Augustus. Although only about 25% of the original text remains, Livy’s storytelling has enchanted audiences for centuries, even inspiring a traveler from Cadiz to seek him out in Rome. His influence echoed through classical literature, with notable Roman authors, including ...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating narrative of ancient Rome with The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), a monumental work by the historian Livy (Titus Livius), written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This enthralling account chronicles Romes origins, from the legendary arrival of Aeneas and his Trojan companions to the reign of Augustus, culminating in the death of Drusus, a figure from Livy’s own time. While originally consisting of 142 books, only 35 have survived to enlighten us today. Translated by Rev Canon William Masfen Roberts, this edition is part of the prestigious Everyman’s ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Rome with The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), the extraordinary work of historian Livy (Titus Livius), written between 27 and 9 BC. This enthralling narrative takes you on a journey from the legendary arrival of Aeneas and the Trojans to the reign of Augustus, concluding with the poignant death of Drusus—an event that occurred during Livys lifetime. While only 35 of the original 142 books have endured the passage of time, this translation by Rev Canon William Masfen Roberts, released in six volumes as part of the prestigious Everymans ...

Immerse yourself in the epic saga of Rome with The History of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), a monumental work by the esteemed historian Livy (Titus Livius). Composed in Latin between 27 and 9 BC, this enthralling narrative transports you from the legendary arrival of Aeneas and the Trojans to the reign of Augustus, concluding with the death of Drusus, a contemporary of Livy. Although only 35 of the original 142 books remain, this exquisite translation by Rev Canon William Masfen Roberts brilliantly captures the richness of Livy’s storytelling. Experience the magnificence and drama of ancient Rome ...