Livy, The Siege Of Syracuse: Being Part Of Books Twenty-Four And Twenty-Five Of Livy (1905)

By Livy

Book Overview

Livy's ""The Siege of Syracuse"" is a historical account of the Roman siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War. The book is a translation of selected parts from Livy's original work, specifically Books Twenty-Four and Twenty-Five. These sections detail the events leading up to the siege, the tactics used by both the Roman and Syracusan forces, and the eventual fall of the city. Livy's writing provides a vivid and engaging account of the conflict, including descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the personalities of key figures involved. This edition, published in 1905, includes an introduction and notes by the translator, as well as maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the historical context of the siege. Overall, ""The Siege of Syracuse"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history or military strategy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104785242
• ISBN13: 9781104785246
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"