Readings In Ancient History V2: Rome And The West (1912) - Paperback

by William Stearns Davis (Author), Willis Mason West (Introduction by)

Readings In Ancient History V2: Rome And The West is a book written by William Stearns Davis and published in 1912. This book is the second volume of a two-volume set and focuses on the history of Rome and the Western world. The book is a collection of primary sources, including historical texts, speeches, letters, and inscriptions, which provide insights into the political, social, and cultural life of Rome and the Western world.The book is divided into six parts, each of which covers a different period in Roman history. The first part covers the early Roman Republic, while the second part focuses on the Roman Empire. The third part covers the decline of the Roman Empire, and the fourth part covers the barbarian invasions. The fifth part covers the Byzantine Empire, and the sixth part covers the rise of Christianity.Each part of the book includes an introduction by the author, which provides historical context and background information on the primary sources included in the section. The book also includes footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the primary sources and their historical significance.Overall, Readings In Ancient History V2: Rome And The West is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome and the Western world. The book provides a comprehensive collection of primary sources that offer insights into the political, social, and cultural life of these regions throughout 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.