Publisher's Synopsis
A Manual of Ancient History: From the Remotest Times to the Overthrow of the Western Empire is a comprehensive historical text written by Leonhard Schmitz and first published in 1859. The book covers the ancient history of the world from its earliest beginnings up until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.The text is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in ancient history. It begins with a discussion of the earliest civilizations, including those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. From there, it moves on to the ancient Greeks and Romans, discussing their political systems, wars, and cultural achievements.Throughout the book, Schmitz provides detailed descriptions of important events and figures in ancient history, as well as analyses of their impact on the world. He also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the various civilizations and historical events discussed in the text.Overall, A Manual of Ancient History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the ancient world. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the major civilizations and events that shaped our modern world, making it an essential read for students, historians, and anyone interested in the history of human civilization.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.
