Livy published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is History of Rome.
Updated September 2026
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History of Rome
Livy's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History of Rome (1900)
Film and TV adaptations
- Cabiria (1914)Film · from History of Rome
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About Livy
Titus Livius, known in English as Livy, was a Roman historian. He wrote a monumental history of Rome and the Roman people, titled Ab Urbe Condita, ''From the Founding of the City'', covering the period from the earliest legends of Rome before the traditional founding in 753 BC through the reign of Augustus in Livy's own lifetime. He was on good terms with members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and was a friend of Augustus. Livy encouraged Augustus's young grandnephew, the future emperor Claudius, to take up the writing of history.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Livy FAQ
- How many books has Livy written?
- Livy published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Livy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History of Rome.
- What is Livy's most famous book?
- History of Rome is Livy's most widely read book.
- Which Livy books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including History of Rome (as Cabiria, film, 1914).
- Can I read Livy's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Livy are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.