Readings In Ancient History, Part 2, Rome And The West: Illustrative Extracts From The Sources (1913)

By Willis Mason West and William Stearns Davis

Book Overview

Readings in Ancient History, Part 2: Rome and the West is a book compiled by William Stearns Davis and originally published in 1913. The book is a collection of illustrative extracts from various sources that shed light on the history of Rome and the Western world. It is the second part of a two-part series that covers the ancient history of Greece and Rome.The book is organized chronologically and covers the period from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. The extracts are taken from a wide range of sources, including ancient historians, poets, and philosophers, as well as inscriptions, legal documents, and other primary sources. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and a timeline of major events.The readings cover a wide range of topics, including the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire, and the decline and fall of Rome. The book also includes readings on the culture and society of ancient Rome, including religion, law, and daily life.Overall, Readings in Ancient History, Part 2: Rome and the West is a comprehensive and informative collection of primary sources that provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of ancient Rome and the Western world.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: 1164940937
• ISBN13: 9781164940937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"