Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Rome Book II is a comprehensive account of the early history of Rome, written by Theodor Mommsen, a German historian and scholar. The book covers the period from the founding of Rome to the end of the monarchy, and is divided into chapters that explore the political, social, and economic developments of the time.Mommsen's approach to history is both rigorous and engaging, and he draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the events and personalities that shaped early Rome. He explores the political struggles between the patricians and plebeians, the rise of the Roman Republic, and the military conquests that established Rome as a dominant power in the Mediterranean world.Throughout the book, Mommsen emphasizes the importance of historical context, and he provides detailed explanations of the social and economic forces that were driving the events of the time. He also examines the role of religion and mythology in shaping Roman culture, and he provides fascinating insights into the daily lives of ordinary Romans.Overall, The History of Rome Book II is a masterful work of scholarship that provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important periods in the history of Western civilization. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Rome, or in the development of political and social institutions more broadly.But the subjugation, with which the coalition of the Etruscan and Carthaginian nations had threatened both Greeks and Italians, was fortunately averted by the combination of peoples drawn towards each other by family affinity as well as by common peril. The Etruscan army, which after the fall of Rome had penetrated into Latium, had its victorious career checked in the first instance before the walls of Aricia by the well-timed intervention of the Cumaeans who had hastened to the succour of the Aricines (248).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.