The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36

"The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36" by Livy is a historical account likely written during the early 1st century AD. This text serves as a chronicle of the Roman Republic's events during a tumultuous period marked by the Punic Wars. It meticulously details the strategic battles and political maneuvering as Rome faces off against the formidable Carthaginian general Hannibal, illustrating the stakes involved in their conflict. The beginning of this historical work introduces significant military events, such as the defeats of Roman generals like Cneius Fulvius and the tenacity of Claudius Marcellus. Livy recounts the maneuvers, both successful and disastrous, that define this era. The narrative starts with Fulvius's initial defeat by Hannibal, followed by Marcellus's efforts to regain Roman honor and territory. It highlights the challenges faced by Roman forces amidst shifting allegiances and tactical blunders, emphasizing the ever-present tension between Roman ambition and Hannibal's cunning strategies. This portion of the text sets the stage for examining the broader implications of these battles on Rome's fate during the Punic Wars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Titus Livius, known in English as Livy, was a Roman historian. He wrote a monumental history of Rome and the Roman people, titled Ab Urbe Condita, ''From the Founding of the City'', covering the period from the earliest legends of Rome before the traditional founding in 753 BC through the reign of Augustus in Livy's own lifetime. He was on good terms with members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and was a friend of Augustus, whose young grandnephew, the future emperor Claudius, he encouraged to take up the writing of history.