Understanding Livy's Work
* Livy's Title: Livy's most famous work is "Ab Urbe Condita" ("From the Founding of the City"), a history of Rome from its legendary beginnings to his own time (around 9 BC).
* Organization: "Ab Urbe Condita" is divided into 142 books, but only 35 survive in their entirety. We have fragments of others.
* Referencing: When citing Livy, you'll often need to specify the book number, chapter, and sometimes even paragraph.
Citation Formats
Here are common citation formats for Livy:
1. Chicago/Turabian (Notes and Bibliography)
* In-text:
* (Livy, *Ab Urbe Condita*, 1.1.1)
* Livy describes the founding of Rome in *Ab Urbe Condita* 1.1.1.
* Bibliography:
* Livy. *Ab Urbe Condita*. Translated by [Translator's Name], [Publisher Name], [Year].
2. MLA
* In-text:
* (Livy 1.1.1)
* Livy recounts the founding of Rome in *Ab Urbe Condita* (1.1.1).
* Works Cited:
* Livy. *Ab Urbe Condita*. Translated by [Translator's Name]. [Publisher Name], [Year].
3. APA
* In-text:
* (Livy, *Ab Urbe Condita*, 1.1.1)
* Livy (n.d.) described the founding of Rome in his work, *Ab Urbe Condita* (1.1.1).
* References:
* Livy. (n.d.). *Ab Urbe Condita*. Translated by [Translator's Name]. [Publisher Name].
4. Harvard
* In-text:
* (Livy, *Ab Urbe Condita*, 1.1.1)
* Livy (*Ab Urbe Condita* 1.1.1) describes the founding of Rome.
* Bibliography:
* Livy, *Ab Urbe Condita*, translated by [Translator's Name], [Publisher Name], [Year].
Tips for Effective Citation
* Specify the Book/Chapter/Paragraph: This helps readers find the exact passage you're referring to.
* Use the Correct Translator: Indicate the translator if you're using a translated edition.
* Be Consistent: Use the same format throughout your work.
* Check with Your Instructor: Your instructor may have specific citation requirements.
Let me know if you have any more questions about citing Livy!