A Manual Of Ancient History: From The Remotest Times To The Overthrow Of The Western Empire (1859)

By Leonhard Schmitz

Book Overview

A Manual of Ancient History: From the Remotest Times to the Overthrow of the Western Empire is a comprehensive guide to the ancient world, written by Leonhard Schmitz in 1859. The book covers the history of civilizations from the earliest recorded times up until the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It delves into the cultures, religions, and political systems of the ancient world, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other great empires.The book is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different era or civilization. It begins with a detailed examination of the earliest civilizations, such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, and their impact on the ancient world. From there, it moves on to explore the rise of Greece and the development of its unique culture and political system.The book then delves into the rise of Rome and the Roman Empire, exploring its military conquests, political structures, and cultural achievements. It also covers the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, examining the factors that led to its collapse.Throughout the book, Schmitz provides detailed descriptions of important historical events, as well as profiles of key figures in ancient history. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and architecture of the ancient world.Overall, A Manual of Ancient History is a comprehensive and informative guide to the ancient world, written by a renowned scholar of the time. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient world, from students and scholars to general readers.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: 110459661X
• ISBN13: 9781104596613
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"