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Title: The Comic History of Rome
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Comic History of Rome" by Gilbert Abbott À Beckett is a comedic historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to narrate the history of Rome, from its founding to the end of the Commonwealth, in an entertaining manner, blending humor with factual history. It employs a satirical tone to explore the legendary origins of Rome and its early rulers, making the serious subject of history more accessible and engaging. The opening of the book delves into the mythological origins of Rome, recounting the legendary tales of figures such as Æneas, Romulus, and Remus, the twin brothers raised by a she-wolf. The narrative humorously critiques these traditional accounts, questioning their plausibility while retaining the entertaining aspects of the myths. Through playful anecdotes, the author introduces the major players in Rome's early history, touching upon themes of rivalry, ambition, and absurdity, setting the stage for a lighthearted exploration of Rome's rise to power and its colorful characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
EBook No.: 37657
Published: Oct 7, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Rome -- History -- Humor
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Comic History of Rome
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Margo Romberg, crana and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Comic History of Rome" by Gilbert Abbott À Beckett is a comedic historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to narrate the history of Rome, from its founding to the end of the Commonwealth, in an entertaining manner, blending humor with factual history. It employs a satirical tone to explore the legendary origins of Rome and its early rulers, making the serious subject of history more accessible and engaging. The opening of the book delves into the mythological origins of Rome, recounting the legendary tales of figures such as Æneas, Romulus, and Remus, the twin brothers raised by a she-wolf. The narrative humorously critiques these traditional accounts, questioning their plausibility while retaining the entertaining aspects of the myths. Through playful anecdotes, the author introduces the major players in Rome's early history, touching upon themes of rivalry, ambition, and absurdity, setting the stage for a lighthearted exploration of Rome's rise to power and its colorful characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856
Illustrator: Leech, John, 1817-1864
EBook No.: 37657
Published: Oct 7, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Rome -- History -- Humor
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.