Download or read book A Child s History of Rome Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by John Bonner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Child's History of Rome, Vol. 1 of 2 It was a very famous place, the Forum; and I have said this much about it in order that you may have some picture of it in your eye when you hear it mentioned in this history. There were many temples at Rome, but as they long ago crumbled into dust, we know little or no thing about them. There was an aqueduct, called the Appian Aqueduct after its builder, an old Ro man named Aprwe claudius, about whom there were many famous stories. This aqueduct brought water to the city from a source eight miles off. And there was a great drain, which, I think, was the most wonderful work of ancient Rome. People said it had been built by an old king of Rome, whose name was servius tullius, two hundred years ago and more: any how, it was very old, and so wide that a cart and horse could drive through it, and so strong that it does its duty still, and not a stone of it has mouldered away. I wonder how our drains will look two thousand years hence! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Child s History of Rome Vol 1 of 2 written by John Bonner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Child's History of Rome, Vol. 1 of 2 This little book was written and published several years ago, and has been read by many who are now men and women. In it I tried to tell the story of a nation from which we borrowed much of our learning and our law and our letters and our manliness. Like the history of most ancient nations, that story begins with legend and fable, which, though not actually true, still show you what manner of men the old Romans were. Out of the mist of the fable grew a brave, patient, big-hearted nation, which rose in power till its eagles flew over three continents, and its schools garnered into their fold nearly all the science and wisdom of ancient times; then, fainting from excess of empire and wealth, its grasp relaxed and it fell to pieces, which lay buried for a thousand years in the gloom of ignorance and superstition. In this new edition of the child's history I have added a few lines here and there in order that you shall understand the story without too much labor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The History of Rome Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Titus Livius and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of Rome, Vol. 1 of 2 To the public judgment, therefore, he submits his labour; knowing that every endeavour of his, except that of rendering it worthy of acceptance, would be' useless; and that, in spite of his utmost exertions, his book will stand or fall by its own merit or demerit, whichever shall be found to preponderate. The public candour he has. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The History of Rome Vol 1 of 2 written by Oliver Goldsmith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of Rome, Vol. 1 of 2: From the Foundation of the City of Rome, to the Destruction of the Western Empire There are some subjects on which a writer must decline all attempts to acquire fame, satis fied with being obscurely useful. After such a number of Roman Histories, in all languages, ancient and modern, it would be but imposture to pretend new discoveries, or to expect to offer any thing in a work of this kind, which has not been often anticipated by others. The facts which it relates have'been a hundred times repeated, and every occurrence has been so variously considered, that learning can scarce find a new anecdote, or genius give novelty to the old. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Livy s History of Rome Vol 2 written by Livy Livy and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-25 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Livy's History of Rome, Vol. 2: The First Five Books Of hir fader, was weddit with ane 301mg man, richt vale3eant and of provin vertewe, namyt Icelius, ane man of lynnage tribuniciane. Appius, enragit with blynd desire of luste, Assail3eit mony wayis be his riches and gudis to haue his 5 plesere 1 of bis Virgine, for scho was of maist pleasand bewtie. At last, seand hir gardit with sic constance, drede and honeste, bat euery place was closit fra his persute, he sett him be maist terribil cruell violence to bring his cursit purpois to effect; in be mene tyme gaif be charge of bis wikkit besines to M. Io Claudius his servand, Commanding him to clame bis virginea as his servand, and to gif na place to be aduocatis of bis virginea, how beit bai desirit be privilegis2 of lawis namyt vindicie to be pronuncit for hir liberte; bat is to say, to consent nocht bat scho reiose possede hir liberte within be ryme bat scho was clamit 15 of servitude, Beleving sen be fader of bis virginea was absent, be place mare patent to Iniure. Als sone as bis Virginea was cummand to be merket, quhare commoun sculis 3 war devisit for eruditioun of 3oung persouns, This m.' Claudius laid his hand I on hir, and clamit hir, sayand scho was his servand and borne p. 292. 20 of his servand, Commanding hir barefore to follow him as hir maister, with certificatioun gif scho war rebelland he wald tak hir perforce. Virginea beaud richt efi'rayit, hir nuriis gaif ane lamentabil cry, requiring be quiritis and romane pepill to cum to hir supporte. Incontinent gaderit grete multitude of pepill, 25 sic as favorit baith Virgineus hir fader and Icelius hir spous. The favour bat be pepil had to hir freyndis, togiddir with bis odius cruelte attemptit aganis hir tendir Innocence, persuadit bame be more haistelie to cum to hit support. Now was Vir ginea deliuerit of all dedelie violence, quheh m[arcus] Claudius 30 allegit It was nocht nedefull to rail} ony multitude of pepill to be persute of bis mater, for he wald nocht seik hir perforce, bot only be procefs and ordoure of law. Incontinent he summond hir to Iugement. Als sone as scho was brocht afore Appius, comperit m. Claudius, clamand hir as his servand afore be same. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Rome Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Walter Taylor Field and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Rome, Vol. 1 of 2 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Rome and Italy written by Livy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-05-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books VI-X of Livy's monumental work trace Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome's greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.
Download or read book A History of Rome From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Henry George Liddell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-14 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of Rome From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire, Vol. 1 of 2 Tms work was begun some years ago, chiefly for the purpose of imparting to the Upper Forms in Schools some knowledge of the altered aspect which Roman History has assumed. It was laid aside, mainly, because notices appeared of several works written with a similar purpose; and was resumed in accordance with the opinion of friends who had a good right to form a judgment upon the matter. It has imperceptibly assumed larger dimensions, and the character of the book is considerably changed from that which it was originally intended to bear. A History of Rome, suited to the wants of general readers of the present day, does not in fact exist, and certainly is much wanted: whether this work will in any way supply the want is for others to say. The task has been executed under some disadvantages. My days were for the most part fully occupied; and what time I had to spare was liable to be broken in upon in many ways. When I came to revise the whole for the Press, I found the effects of this interrupted labour in various errors and repetitions and I cannot but fear that much of this original taint may still be detected. But I hope, after all deductions, that I may have put into the Reader's hand a book in some measure free from the reproach cast by a great living writer upon all compendious Histories, -namely, that they are Histories in which nothing of History remains except the Proper Names. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The History of Rome written by Livy and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Liberty of Rome Vol 1 of 2 written by Samuel Eliot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Liberty of Rome, Vol. 1 of 2: A History Direct connection with the race by which they were overcome. I have, however, ventured not only to do this, but to wander beyond the limits Of the Roman conquests, and to describe, as far as I could, the various stages in the progress Of the ancient world; so that the place Of the Commonwealth Of Rome in universal history might, perhaps, be made more Obvious. The eighth chapter Of the Intro duction will complete the explanation I can here but promise beforehand. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Early History of Rome written by Livy and published by Penguin Classics. This book was released on 1971 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, and tales, including the story of Romulus and Remus. Reprinting Robert Ogilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition now boasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livy scholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index. Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with an introduction by Robert Ogilvie.
Download or read book The Rise of Rome Books One to Five written by Livy and published by Oxford University Press, UK. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romulus and Remus, the rape of Lucretia, Horatius at the bridge, the saga of Coriolanus, Cincinnatus called from his farm to save the state -- these and many more are stories which, immortalized by Livy in his history of early Rome, have become part of our cultural heritage. This new annotated translation includes maps and an index and is based on R. M Ogilvie's Oxford Classical text, the best to date. - ;`the fates ordained the founding of this great city and the beginning of the world's mightiest empire, second only to the power of the gods' Romulus and Remus, the rape of Lucretia, Horatius at the bridge, the saga of Coriolanus, Cincinnatus called from his farm to save the state - these and many more are stories which, immortalised by Livy in his history of early Rome, have become part of our cultural heritage. The historian's huge work, written between 20 BC and AD 17, ran to 12 books, beginning with Rome's founding in 753 BC and coming down to Livy's own lifetime (9 BC). Books 1-5 cover the period from Rome's beginnings to her first great foreign conquest, the capture of the Etruscan city of Veii and, a few years later, to her first major defeat, the sack of the city by the Gauls in 390 BC. -
Download or read book The Great English Short story Writers written by William James Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories From the History of Rome Classic Reprint written by Mrs. Beesly and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Stories From the History of Rome The writer of this little book was not satisfied that her children should hear nothing but fairy tales and the stories of nursery life, now so popular. But she could find nothing else fit to read to them. There are, indeed, plenty of story-books drawing their materials from history, and professing to be intended for children. But they are not suited to very young children. They abound in words and ideas which a child of four or six years old not only does not understand, but cannot be made to understand. The writer, however, believed that it was quite possible to put portions of Livy and Plutarch into language which should need little or no explanation even to children of that age. She accordingly made the experiment. One story after another was written and read to her little boys. Whenever she discovered that a word or idea was unintelligible to them, she took pains to simplify it. She found that they thoroughly enjoyed these old tales from Roman history, and liked to hear them repeated again and again. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The History of Rome Vol 2 of 2 Classic Reprint written by George Baker Livy and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of Rome, Vol. 2 of 2 Appearances of mild Administration under Caligula. His senseless Pro. Jects, extravagant Amusements, and unbridled Debaucheries. His Ca. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of Liberty Vol 1 of 2 written by Samuel Eliot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Liberty, Vol. 1 of 2: The Ancient Romans Tms work, originally issued under the title of The Liberty of Rome, is now republished as the first part of a History of Liberty. It has been not only revised, but rewritten, in the hope that it might be made more worthy of the public favor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Walks in Rome Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Augustus J. C. Hare and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Walks in Rome, Vol. 1 of 2 An arrival in Rome is very different to that in any other town in Europe. It is coming to a place new and yet most familiar, strange and yet so well known. When travellers arrive at Verona, for instance, or at Arles, they generally go to the amphitheatres with a curiosity to know what they are like but when they arrive at Rome and go to the Coliseum, it is to visit an Object whose appear ance has been familiar to them from childhood, and, long ere it is reached, from the heights of the distant Capitol they can recog nise the well-known form - and as regards S. Peter's, who is not familiar with the aspect of the dome, of the wide-spreading piazza, and the foaming fountains, for long years before they come to gaze upon the reality? My presentiment of the emotions with which I should behold the Roman ruins has proved quite correct, ' wrote Niebuhr. Nothing about them is new to me as a child I lay so often, for hours to gether, before their pictures, that their i es were, even at that early age, as distinctly impressed upon my m nd as if I had actually seen them.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
