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Titus LiviusAb urbe condita, print from 1715.
Titus Livius (Latin:[ˈtɪtʊs ˈliːwiʊs]; 64/59 BC – AD 12/17), was aRoman historian. Today, he is best known for his workAb Urbe Condita (From the foundation of the city [of Rome]).In it, he tells the history ofRome from the foundation of the city (753 BC) to the year 9 BC. Livius was born probably in 59 BC in the city that is now calledPadua. He died there in either 12 AD or 17 AD. In English, he is also known asLivy. Unlike other historians of the time, Livius was not active in politics.
About a quarter ofAb Urbe Condita is known exactly. The rest is lost, but for some parts, it is known what they contained (because other people summarized his works).
When citing his works, his name is usually shortened to Liv.
