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LoC No.: 23005770
Title: Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland,
Håkon Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men" by Mary Agnes Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores pivotal figures in Roman history, highlighting their contributions, virtues, and flaws that molded the Roman character and society. By focusing on iconic personalities such as Brutus, Caesar, and Cicero, the book delves into the complexities of leadership and the moral dilemmas faced by these "great men." The opening portion introduces the reader to the grandeur and complexity of ancient Rome, setting a stage where the city is depicted as a hub of civilization amid a world largely characterized by savagery. Hamilton emphasizes the virtues and faults of Roman character, discussing how these qualities influenced their governance and military prowess. The narrative touches upon key themes, such as duty to the republic and the consequences of pride and ambition, while laying the groundwork for the exploration of historical heroes and events that shaped Rome’s rise and fall. It also hints at the ongoing struggle between ideals and the harsh realities of power, setting the tone for the stories of legendary figures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, Mary Agnes, 1884-1966
EBook No.: 34025
Published: Oct 3, 2010
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Rome -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23005770
Title: Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland,
Håkon Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men" by Mary Agnes Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores pivotal figures in Roman history, highlighting their contributions, virtues, and flaws that molded the Roman character and society. By focusing on iconic personalities such as Brutus, Caesar, and Cicero, the book delves into the complexities of leadership and the moral dilemmas faced by these "great men." The opening portion introduces the reader to the grandeur and complexity of ancient Rome, setting a stage where the city is depicted as a hub of civilization amid a world largely characterized by savagery. Hamilton emphasizes the virtues and faults of Roman character, discussing how these qualities influenced their governance and military prowess. The narrative touches upon key themes, such as duty to the republic and the consequences of pride and ambition, while laying the groundwork for the exploration of historical heroes and events that shaped Rome’s rise and fall. It also hints at the ongoing struggle between ideals and the harsh realities of power, setting the tone for the stories of legendary figures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, Mary Agnes, 1884-1966
EBook No.: 34025
Published: Oct 3, 2010
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Rome -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.