Rome - The Life of Livy Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was Livy born?
A
In Padua, northern Italy, in either 64BC or 59BC
2
Q
What did he involve himself in instead of a political career?
A
He devoted his life to his literary works, most notably a History of Rome
3
Q
When is it believed he started on the first five books?
A
Around 24 BC
4
Q
What was going on when Livy was born?
A
The Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus
5
Q
How old was he when Julius Caesar was assassinated?
A
21 or 16
6
Q
By his early thirties what had Livy seen?
A
The fall of the Republic and the founding of the Imperial system under Augustus
