A General History Of Rome: From The Foundation Of The City To The Fall Of Augustulus, B.C. 732-A.D. 476

By Charles Merivale

Book Overview

""A General History of Rome"" by Charles Merivale is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Beginning with the foundation of the city in 732 BC, the book traces the growth of Rome into a powerful city-state and its eventual domination over the Mediterranean world. The author covers the major events and figures of Roman history, including the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, the reign of Augustus, and the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. Merivale provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural aspects of Roman life, as well as the military campaigns and conquests that shaped the empire. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to Roman history for students and general readers alike. Overall, ""A General History of Rome"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential empires in world history.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: 143045606X
• ISBN13: 9781430456063
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 716 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"