Livy, Periochae 71-75

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 72

[72.1] The following Italian nations revolted: the Picentes, Vestinians, Marsians, Paelignians, Marrucinians, Samnites, and Lucanians.

[72.2] The first act of war was by the Picentes, who killed proconsul Quintus Servilius in the town Asculum, with all Roman citizens who were in this town.

[72.3] The people put on the war dress.

[72.4] Servius Galba, who was captured by the Lucanians, was released from captivity by one single woman, with whom he had been lodging.

[72.5] The colonies of Aesernia and Alba were besieged by the Italians.

[72.6] The troops sent to the relief of the Roman people by the Latins and foreign nations, the expeditions from both sides, and the storming of cities are also described.note