Livy was one of the greatest Roman historians. It is evident in Livy's work and life that he grew up in the days where liberty and morals had a place in society, and it was sad to him to see his nation fall under the hands of corrupt men. With his book he attempted to do a great feat, change the course of Rome's downfall. Livy was able to observe and warn the Romans that their licentious nature would ultimately lead to her ruin. According to Livy, a hero was someone who tried to protect the cities from utter downfall. That is what Livy tried to do, and in that since he was a hero. Livy tried to accomplish many things with his book. He tried to show Rome's evil in order that she could change the course she was taking. He also tried to...