Livy meant that Rome's location is very fertile, a good trade center, good weather.
Livy was one of the three great historians in the Roman Empire. He wrote a massive tome about the history of Rome and its people. The title of the book was Ab Urbe Condita Libri or the Books from the Foundation of the City.
Livy did not explain history. He reconstructed the history of early Rome, but did not present any theories about history.
The first one who comes to mind is Livy, who wrote from the founding of the city. Virgil in his Aeneid could also be considered a history of Rome in a loose way. Cassius Dio could be mentioned also.
Titus Livius known as Livy in English, was a Roman historian who wrote a monumental history of Rome, Ab Urbe Condita, from its founding (traditionally dated to 753 BC) through the reign of Augustus in Livy's own time.
Much of the early history of Rome was lost and by the time of Livy, ancient Romans were anxious to know their own history. This is a common trait among most advanced civilizations. Much of Livy's work has been lost, however enough remains to geta better picture of Rome. Livy has been accused of letting his patriotism slant much of Rome's accomplishments.
Livy meant that the founding of Rome was a result of both divine and human will. The gods guided the choice of location for Rome, but the final decision was made by men who were inspired or favored by the gods. It highlights the belief in Rome's special destiny and significance in the eyes of the gods.
Livy wrote to chronicle the history of Rome, to shape national identity, and to educate readers about virtues and vices of past leaders for moral instruction.
Livy wrote the about the early history of Rome, from its foundation in 753 BC to his days in the first century BC. His collection of books is called Ab urbe condita libri, which means books from the founding of the city.
Livy was one of the three great historians in the Roman Empire. He wrote a massive tome about the history of Rome and its people. The title of the book was Ab Urbe Condita Libri or the Books from the Foundation of the City.
Livy wanted to teach his readers that you don't have to be as popular as Tom Cruise to be a dictator.Who ever wrote this is stupid and never go on anything with "Wiki" in the name you will get an "F" on any assignment.
Livy did not explain history. He reconstructed the history of early Rome, but did not present any theories about history.
The first one who comes to mind is Livy, who wrote from the founding of the city. Virgil in his Aeneid could also be considered a history of Rome in a loose way. Cassius Dio could be mentioned also.
Livy
The heroic image of Rome's past
Titus Livius known as Livy in English, was a Roman historian who wrote a monumental history of Rome, Ab Urbe Condita, from its founding (traditionally dated to 753 BC) through the reign of Augustus in Livy's own time.
Much of the early history of Rome was lost and by the time of Livy, ancient Romans were anxious to know their own history. This is a common trait among most advanced civilizations. Much of Livy's work has been lost, however enough remains to geta better picture of Rome. Livy has been accused of letting his patriotism slant much of Rome's accomplishments.
Livy wrote the most comprehensive history of Rome from its foundation to his days in the late first century B.C./early first century B.C. He did not have any particular view about history. He concentrated on doing his best to retrieve information which was centuries old and was often difficult to find.