The Comic History Of Rome (1852)

By John Leech, Gilbert Abbott à Beckett, Sangorski & Sutcliffe, et al.

Book Overview

The Comic History of Rome is a humorous historical account of ancient Rome written by Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett and published in 1852. The book takes a satirical approach to the history of Rome, presenting the various emperors, politicians, and events in a comical light. The illustrations by John Leech add to the humor and make the book an entertaining read. The book covers the period from the founding of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire, including the Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, and the rise of Christianity. The author uses wordplay, puns, and exaggerated characters to create a lighthearted and amusing retelling of Roman history. The Comic History of Rome is a unique and entertaining way to learn about the history of one of the world's greatest empires.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: 1104910780
• ISBN13: 9781104910785
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"