An Outline History Of Rome (1889)

By John Heyl Vincent

Book Overview

""An Outline History of Rome"" is a comprehensive historical text written by John Heyl Vincent in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, covering the period from its legendary foundation in 753 BC to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. The author presents a chronological narrative of the major events and characters that shaped Roman history, including the establishment of the Republic, the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, and the reigns of Augustus and other emperors. The book also covers the social, cultural, and economic developments that occurred during this time period, including the evolution of Roman law, the spread of Christianity, and the construction of monumental architecture.Vincent's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of historical knowledge. The text is accompanied by maps, illustrations, and timelines that help to contextualize the events being described. Overall, ""An Outline History of Rome"" is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in the history of one of the world's most influential civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166461238
• ISBN13: 9781166461232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"