What kinds of writings did Livy produce besides his history of Rome?

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Livy is primarily known for his monumental history of Rome, a massive work that spanned 142 books. Beyond this historical project, he also authored philosophical dialogues. Unfortunately, these philosophical writings have not survived to the present day.12

Livy’s education was rooted in the study of rhetoric and philosophy, which likely informed the style and moral focus of his historical writing. While he was widely read in Greek literature, his career was defined almost entirely by the composition of his history, and he did not pursue the political or forensic professions common among other Roman historians of his era.32