Titus Livius (Livy)

59 BCE–17 CE

Nationality: Roman

Historical Period: Ancient Rome

Titus Livius (Livy) (59 BC - 17 AD) is best known for his massive (but largely lost) History of Rome from its founding up to the reign of Augustus. Although written during Augustus’s reign Livy takes a pro-republican viewpoint.

• Author: The History of Rome by Titus Livius, in 6 vols.