Lucius Annaeus Florus, a second century historian, is attributed as the author of this history of Ro
Lucius Annaeus Florus, a second century historian, is attributed as the author of this history of Rome. The title page includes an engraving of the Roman mythological characters, Romulus and Remus. They are being nursed by the wolf who found them after they were thrown in the Tiber River by the order of King Amulius. Romulus grew up to found the city of Rome after the death of his brother, Remus.Images from: L. Annaevs Florvs. Lugd. Batav. : apud Elzevirios, 1638Call Number: PA6386 .A2 1638Catalog record: https://bit.ly/3iTtnQT -- source link
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