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Livy's Books V, VI, and VII of his monumental history of Rome offer a detailed account of the Second Punic War, including Hannibal's invasion of Italy and the Roman response. This gripping narrative is full of political intrigue, military strategy, and dramatic battles. With thoughtful commentary and comprehensive notes, this volume is an essential resource for students of Roman history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.