School History Of Rome: From The Foundation Of The City To The Extinction Of The Empire Of The West (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104902995)

School History of Rome: From the Foundation of the City to the Extinction of the Empire of the West is a comprehensive historical account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Written by Charles Merivale in 1899, the book provides a detailed overview of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped the Roman civilization over the course of its long and eventful history.Starting with the legendary foundation of Rome by Romulus and Remus, Merivale traces the growth of the city-state into a dominant power in the Mediterranean world, exploring the key events and figures that contributed to its success. He covers the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, and the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus.The book also examines the social and cultural aspects of Roman life, including its religion, art, literature, and philosophy. Merivale explores the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire, as well as the internal struggles and external pressures that led to its eventual decline and fall.Written in a clear and accessible style, School History of Rome: From the Foundation of the City to the Extinction of the Empire of the West is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome and its lasting legacy.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.

Author: Charles Merivale
ISBN-10: 1104902990
ISBN-13: 9781104902995
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 466
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d