The Early History of Rome: Books I-V of the History of Rome from its Foundation
Published by Penguin Classics in the Literature, History/Archaeology genreIntended for readers interested in ancient Roman history, particularly students, scholars, and history enthusiasts. It is commonly used in higher education, including college-level courses on Roman civilization, classical studies, and historiography.The first five books (of 142 written by Livy) starting with the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century BC.