L. ANNAEI FLORI RERUM ROMANARUM LIBRI QUATUOR
Roterodami: Regneri Leers, 1698. 12mo., [24], 405 pages, [129] index; VG; bound in contemporary vellum, some staining and rubbing, black ink to spine; engraved title page on Romulus and Caesar with baby Romulus and Remus suckling from a wolf, preceding full title page; bookplate to front pastedown; mild age-toning to interior; some tearing to ffep;.
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The two books of the Epitome of Roman History were written in admiration of the Roman people. The books illuminate many historical events in a favorable tone for the Roman citizens. The documentation the book provides is mainly based on the writings of Livy, who was a Roman historian and author responsible for the work Ab Urbe Condita Libri. It consists of a brief sketch of the history of Rome from the foundation of the city to the closing of the temple of Janus by Augustus (25 BC). [wikipedia]