Introduction to Titus Livius What are the achievements of Titus Livius

Titus Livius (59 BC-17 AD) was a famous historian in ancient Rome. He wrote several philosophical and poetic works, but is best known for his magnum opus, "The History of Rome" (originally titled Ab urbe condita libri, meaning "From the foundation of the city of Rome").

Dito Levi was born in a Pattavi, due to the geographical location, this place receives the influence of both Latin and Greek cultures, the level of culture and education are relatively high, living in such an environment, before the age of eighteen, Tito Levi can be said to have received a relatively good education, as the same as ordinary children of rich families to learn oratory, literature and other aspects of knowledge, before the age of eighteen, Tito Levi can be said to receive relatively good education, as the same as ordinary children of rich families to study speech, literature and other knowledge. Eighteen years old before Tito Levy has been living this kind of life.

Until the summer of 29 B.C., Tito Levi moved to Rome, which had just ended a long period of division and chaos, and was filled with the unique atmosphere of the peace era, and many scholars who aspired to write were gathered in the city of Rome, which could be said to be filled with a euphoric and upward atmosphere, and it was in such an atmosphere that Tito Levi met Augustus, even Octavian, by chance. It was in this atmosphere that Tito Levi met by chance with Augustus and Octavian, who influenced him and started him on the path of writing.

It can be said that Tito Levi's whole life is spent on the creation of the history of Rome, before and after more than forty years to create a huge history of Rome has a chronicle and narrative of a variety of writing styles, can be used to describe the magnificent words such as this masterpiece.

Levy was not only a historian, but also a remarkable Latin writer. In this regard, he can and Cicero, Tacitus flush, with the creation of the Latin style of the three masters. Cicero was fresh and fluent, Tacitus was exquisite and elegant, while Livy was vivid and flexible, combining elegance and vulgarity. He wrote official documents in the official language, describing the war and heroes with poetry and theater language, oratory and learn Cicero's language, which won the praise of later generations.