Titi Livii Historiarum Libri, 1654

Titus Livius (Livy), Titi Livii Historiarum Libri, Ex recensione I.F. Gronovii, edited by Johannes Fredericus Gronovius, published by Ex officina Elzeviriana Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden, Netherlands) 1654, tom I, II & III, the book features an elaborately engraved title page with classical and pastoral imagery, characteristic of the Elzevier press's high-quality productions of the mid-17th century, original velum binding, inked titles to spines14cm x 8cm, bookplate for John Burhanan-Hamilton

Condition: original velum binding good with bumped corners, minor splits to spines, light foxing, text block good, binding good

This 1654 edition of "Titi Livii Historiarum Libri," edited by Johannes Fredericus Gronovius and printed by the Elzevir press, is a significant classical text that covers the comprehensive histories penned by the ancient Roman historian Livy. The book includes critical recensions and annotations by Gronovius, enhancing the historical narratives with scholarly insights. It represents an invaluable continuation of Livy's exploration of Roman history, ideals, and society.

Titus Livius (59 BCE – 17 CE), known as Livy, was a Roman historian known for his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), an ambitious project that aimed to chronicle Rome from its legendary founding through Livy's contemporary times. Covering over 700 years in 142 books (of which only 35 survive), Livy's writings offer invaluable insights into Roman culture, politics, and historiography. His narrative style combines meticulous detail with a moralistic tone, emphasizing the virtues and vices that shaped Rome's destiny. Livy's influence on later history writing and his commitment to Rome's legacy are profound