Livy, Periochae 11-15

Titus Livius or Livy (59 BCE - 17 CE): Roman historian, author of the authorized version of the history of the Roman republic.

A large part of Livy's History of Rome since the Foundation is now lost, but fortunately we have an excerpt, called the Periochae, which helps us reconstruct the general scope. This translation was made by Jona Lendering.

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From Book 12

[12.1] [284] When Roman envoys were killed by Gallic Senones, war was declared against the Gauls. Praetor Lucius Caecilius [Metellus] and his legions were killed by them.

[12.2] [282] When the Tarentines looted a Roman fleet and killed its commander, the Senate sent them envoys to complain about this injustice, but they were maltreated. Therefore, war was declared.

[12.3] The Samnites revolted.

[12.4] In several battles, many commanders successfully fought against them and against the Lucanians, Bruttians, and Etruscans.

[12.5] [280] King Pyrrhus of the Epirotes came to Italy to support the Tarentines.

[12.6] When a legion from Campania, commanded by prefect Decius Vibullius, was sent to Rhegium, it killed the inhabitants and occupied the city.