06-23-2008, 08:49 PM
Hi,
I’m currently reading the writings of Livy. I believe he had a flair for writing and have found his books smooth, interesting (not dry) and informative (Keeping in mind the validity of his research)
I’m looking for another historian on Rome, one with a knack for writing (holding your interest) but also basically accurate.
I’ve only read Livy, but liked his style.
It needs to be translated to English, and I would think it matters who does the translation, am I correct?
Who would you recommend, and why.
Plutarch
Lucius Claudius Cassius Dio
Polybius
Or someone else
Thanks
Steve
I’m currently reading the writings of Livy. I believe he had a flair for writing and have found his books smooth, interesting (not dry) and informative (Keeping in mind the validity of his research)
I’m looking for another historian on Rome, one with a knack for writing (holding your interest) but also basically accurate.
I’ve only read Livy, but liked his style.
It needs to be translated to English, and I would think it matters who does the translation, am I correct?
Who would you recommend, and why.
Plutarch
Lucius Claudius Cassius Dio
Polybius
Or someone else
Thanks
Steve
Steve