Dr. Goldsmith's Roman History (1790)

By Oliver Goldsmith

Book Overview

Dr. Goldsmith's Roman History is a book written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1790. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Roman Empire, from its founding in 753 BC to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. Goldsmith provides a detailed narrative of the major events, figures, and cultural developments that shaped Rome's rise and eventual decline. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Roman history, including the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the Julio-Claudian dynasty, and the Roman Empire under Constantine the Great. Goldsmith also includes discussions of Roman art, literature, religion, and daily life, providing a rich and nuanced portrait of ancient Rome. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and general readers interested in Roman 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: 1104735881
• ISBN13: 9781104735883
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"