The History Of Rome Vol V

The History of Rome V5 is the fifth volume in a series of books written by the ancient Roman historian Livy. This book covers the period of Roman history from the beginning of the Second Punic War in 218 BC to the end of the Macedonian Wars in 167 BC. Livy’s account of Roman history is considered one of the most important and influential works of ancient literature, and his detailed descriptions of the political, military, and social events of the time provide a valuable insight into the development of the Roman Republic. In this volume, Livy covers the pivotal battles of Cannae and Zama, the rise of Scipio Africanus, and the conquests of Greece and Asia Minor. The book is written in a narrative style, with Livy’s own interpretations and opinions woven throughout the text. This edition includes a detailed introduction and notes by the editor, providing further context and analysis of Livy’s work. The History of Rome V5 is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or the development of one of the world’s greatest empires.On perceiving this the consul ordered C. Livius Salinator, the allied cavalry leader, to send his men at a hard gallop against them, and the cavalry of the legions to act as supports. This hurricane of cavalry confused, disordered, and finally broke up the Gaulish lines, but they did not turn to flee. Their officers began to stop any attempt at flight by striking the waverers with their spears and forcing them back into their ranks.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.