The Evolution Of An Empire

By Mary Platt Parmele

Book Overview

""The Evolution of an Empire"" by Mary Parmele is a historical book that explores the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The book covers the period from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. It traces the development of Roman society and its institutions, including its military, economy, and political system. The book also examines the key figures and events that shaped the empire, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, and the Punic Wars. Parmele provides a detailed analysis of the factors that contributed to the decline of the empire, including internal corruption, economic instability, and external threats from barbarian invasions. Overall, ""The Evolution of an Empire"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Roman Empire, offering readers a deeper understanding of one of the most influential civilizations in history.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: 1162693983
• ISBN13: 9781162693989
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"