The Evolution Of An Empire

By Mary Platt Parmele

Book Overview

The Evolution of an Empire is a historical book written by Mary Parmele that provides a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The book traces the evolution of the Roman Empire from its humble beginnings as a small city-state to its eventual domination of the Mediterranean world. Parmele examines the key events, figures, and policies that shaped the empire and explores the cultural, social, and economic factors that contributed to its success and eventual decline. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the reign of Julius Caesar, the rise of Christianity, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. With its engaging narrative style and detailed analysis, The Evolution of an Empire is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome.The question of Elizabeth's legitimacy was an ever recurring one, and afforded a rallying point for malcontents, who asserted that her mother's marriage with Henry VIII. was invalidated by the refusal of the Pope to sanction the divorce. Mary Stuart, who stood next to Elizabeth in the succession, formed a centre from which a network of intrigue and conspiracy was always menacing the Queen's peace, if not her life, and her crown.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: 1419161482
• ISBN13: 9781419161483
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 8.8"