Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1912, this book provides a detailed overview of and commentary on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Livy's monumental history of Rome and of the subject addressed in this first book of his history, the early days of Rome from its mythological origins to the expulsion of the Etruscan kings. The text is accompanied by two maps of Rome in the Regal period and of surrounding Latium. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Livy.