Hannibal's war. Books twenty-one to thirty

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Full Title:: Hannibal's war. Books twenty-one to thirty / Livy ; translated by J.C. Yardley ; with an introduction and notes by Dexter Hoyos
Uniform Title:: Ab urbe condita. Liber 21-30.
Series Titles:: Oxford world's classics
Oxford world's classics.

Additional Author/Creators:: Yardley, John, 1942-
Hoyos, B. D. (B. Dexter), 1944-

Subjects:: Hannibal,247-182 B.C.
Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C.--Campaigns--Italy
Rome--History--Republic, 265-30 B.C.

Table of Contents:: Contents; Introduction; Note on the Text and Translation; Select Bibliography; A Chronology of Events; Maps; HANNIBAL'S WAR; Appendix 1. List of Variations from the Teubner Text; Appendix 2. Hannibal's Route over the Alps; Explanatory Notes; Glossary; Index;
Bibliography:: Includes bibliographical references (p. [xxxvi]-xxxviii) and index.
Summary:: Livy's great history of Rome contains, in Books 21 to 30, the definitive ancient account of Hannibal's invasion of Italy in 218 BC, and the war he fought with the Romans over the following sixteen years. Livy's gripping storytelling vividly conveys the drama of the great battles, and individuals as well as events are brought powerfully to slife. This new translation captures the brilliance of Livy's style, and is accompanied by a fascinating introduction and notes. The comprehensive introduction examines Livy, his work, his historical accuracy, his sources, and the course of Hannibal's campaig
Language:: English
Language Note:: English
Physical Type/Description:: 1 online resource (789 p.)
General Note:: Description based upon print version of record.