Livy’s approach to historical writing was unique and harkened to the writings of aristotle and thucydides. His writing focuses on the characters of persons rather than simple, annalistic approaches of his … Livy lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in roman history.

Livy's style varies considerably. At times he is quite florid, rivaling cicero in periodic structures; At others he is straightforward, even plain, as befits an historian of military affairs. As with all authors, the style … Livy (titus livius), the great roman historian, was born at or near patavium (padua) in 64 or 59 bce; He may have lived mostly in rome but died at patavium, in 12 or 17 ce. Livy's only extant work is part of …

Livy (titus livius), the great roman historian, was born at or near patavium (padua) in 64 or 59 bce; He may have lived mostly in rome but died at patavium, in 12 or 17 ce. Livy's only extant work is part of … Livy titus livius or livy (59 bce - 17 ce): Roman historian, author of the authorized version of the history of the roman republic.