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Williams, Henry Smith
1863
1943
The historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 05 : $b the Roman Republic
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historians%27_History_of_the_World
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"The Historians’ History of the World" by Henry Smith Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This extensive work presents a detailed narrative on the development of nations through the lens of historical writers across the ages, with this specific volume focusing on the Roman Republic. The text aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of Rome's rise, its political structures, cultural influences, and the significant events shaping its legacy. The opening of this volume introduces the thematic premise of early Roman history, detailing the historical influences and conditions that led to Rome’s ascent. It outlines the geographical, cultural, and political landscape of Italy and its early tribes, explaining how the once fragmented regions cohered under Roman governance. The narrative emphasizes the importance of agrarian policies and military organization in Rome’s early conquests, which allowed the city-state to expand and gain dominance over its rivals, setting the stage for the detailed histories to follow. The writer also underscores the complex relationships between Rome and other powers, such as the Etruscans and the Samnites, that ultimately defined its Republican era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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