Excerpt from Livy's History of Rome

Investigate Rome through the eyes of Titus Livius Patavinus ("Livy"), a Roman historian whose book, History of Rome, is the focus of this text-analysis learning exercise. A short excerpt gives scholars material to answer 3 comprehension and application questions. The excerpt explains the benefits of Rome's geographical location, crediting it to both gods and men. Learners consider the meaning of this assertion, geographical advantages, and 3 modern cities with similar advantages.