LTN211: Livy and Roman Historiography 

LTN 211: Livy and Roman Historiography 

Fall of Odd Years | 3 credits

What made Rome, Rome? LTN 211: Livy and Roman Historiography brings you into the heart of Roman storytelling through Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita, a sweeping account of Rome’s legendary beginnings and early history. 

In this course, you’ll: 

  • Read selections from Livy in the original Latin 
  • Study Livy’s narrative style and historical perspective 
  • Discuss themes like myth, memory, and national identity 
  • Build skills in reading, translating, and analyzing Latin prose 
Yellow background with “LTN 211.” On the right is the bronze statue of the Capitoline Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. Subtitle: “Livy and Roman Historiography.”

This course is perfect for students interested in how Romans wrote their own past—and why it still matters. 

Step into the story of Rome with LTN 211. 

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