Livy. The Early History of Rome. United Kingdom: Penguin Books Limited, 2005.
This text is a cultural treasure with some of the most known stories, such as the birth of Romulus and Remus.
The difference between Romulus and Numa leading to the question of is a leader of war a different kind of person that a leader during peace. This contrast leads to a dual consulship.
Livy was the chronicler of Roman politics and so this is a foundational text for understanding Machiavelli for example.
