The fact that this is the third paperback reprinting of this book shows just how essential it still is, as the only general English monograph, for any student of Livy's histories. Walsh aims to assert Livy's worth as a writer; thus he first sets him in his Augustan context and within ancient historiographical tradition.
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The fact that this is the third paperback reprinting of this book shows just how essential it still is, as the only general English monograph, for any student of Livy's histories. Walsh aims to assert Livy's worth as a writer; thus he first sets him in his Augustan context and within ancient historiographical tradition.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Good. 301p. Ex-library, original cloth. A hardcover book in good reading condition. Label on back cover and call number on spine. Bookplate, stamps, and card pocket on endpapers and title page. Otherwise, text clean and binding tight.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781853991301.
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Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 1963. Xi, 301 pgs. Reprint. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Walsh aims to assert Livy's worth as a writer; thus he first sets him in his Augustan context and within ancient historiographical tradition. Walsh then makes a detailed examination of his religious and moral preconceptions, his use of sources and his Latin style, and finally the literary theories influencing both narrative and speeches. EB; 8vo 8"-9" tall.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.