Format:
xiii, 365 Seiten
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Karten
ISBN:
9781108727082
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9781108480147
Series Statement:
Cambridge Greek and Latin classics
Uniform Title:
Ab urbe condita Teilausgabe
Content:
Livy's Ab urbe condita Book XXII narrates Hannibal's massive defeats of the Romans at Trasimene (217 BC) and Cannae (216 BC). It is Livy's best and most dramatic book, and the one most likely to appeal to students at every level. Livy drew on the Greek historian Polybius, but transformed his drier treatment into a rhetorical masterpiece, which by a series of insistent thematic contrasts brings out the tensions between the delaying tactics of Fabius and the costly rashness of Flaminius, Minucius and Varro. A substantial and accessibly written introduction by two experienced commentators covers historical, religious, literary and linguistic matters, including the place of Book XXII in the structure of Livy's long work. A new text by Briscoe is followed by a full commentary, covering literary and historical aspects and offering frequent help with translation. The volume is suitable for undergraduates, graduate students, teachers, and scholars
Note:
Text lateinisch, Einleitung und Kommentar englisch
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-1-108-64754-0
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Livius, Titus 22 v59-17 Ab urbe condita
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Kommentar
Author information:
Briscoe, John 1938-
Author information:
Livius, Titus v59-17
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