The History of Rome, Volume 2
Books IX–XXVI, translated by D. Spillan and Cyrus Edmonds
Livy · -27 · History
Full text · 18 chaptersNarrated in your voice
What it's about
Livy's history continues from the Samnite wars, through short summaries of the lost Books XI to XX, into the war with Hannibal: the crossing of the Alps, Trasimene, Cannae, the siege of Syracuse and Rome's slow recovery. The volume ends with Scipio's capture of New Carthage. In a literal Victorian translation, with notes.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Anyone gripped by the story of Hannibal and Rome - Readers of military history - Students who want Livy's account of the Second Punic War
