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1. Livy

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   Historical Context and Patronage
   Livy was born in Patavium (modern Padua) in the region of Venetia, a fact sometimes cited by ancient critics as evidence for a subtle provincial strain in his Latin, though this is generally refuted by modern philology. He moved to Rome during the reign of Augustus, where he spent the majority of his literary career.
   Livy benefited significantly from the Augustan patronage system, aligning himself closely with the new regime. While he was not a court historian in the manner …