Origines Romanae, Or Tales Of Early Rome Selected From The First Five Books Of Livy, With Notes For The Use Of Schools (1862)

Origines Romanae, Or Tales Of Early Rome: Selected From The First Five Books Of Livy, With Notes For The Use Of Schools is a book written by the ancient Roman historian Livy, and it was published in 1862. The book contains a collection of stories about the early history of Rome, which are taken from the first five books of Livy's famous work, Ab Urbe Condita (From the Founding of the City). The stories in the book cover the period from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the end of the Roman monarchy in 509 BC. They include tales of legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, as well as historical events such as the wars with neighboring tribes and the establishment of the Roman Republic. The book is intended for use in schools, and it includes notes to help students understand the historical context of the stories and the language used by Livy. The notes also provide explanations of important terms and concepts, as well as suggestions for further reading. Overall, Origines Romanae is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Rome, and it provides a fascinating insight into the legends and events that helped shape one of the most powerful empires in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.