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Title: The History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)
Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)" by Max Duncker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume covers significant ancient civilizations, focusing on Assyria, Phoenicia, and Israel, detailing their histories, societal structures, and key figures. The likely central theme revolves around the rise and fall of these ancient powers and their contributions to the development of civilization. The opening of the text introduces the narrative of Ninus and Semiramis, the legendary figures associated with the Assyrian empire. It recounts Ninus's military conquests and the establishment of his empire, including his territorial expansion across Asia, culminating with the founding of the city Ninus. The tale of Semiramis, his successor and a figure known for her ambition and beauty, is equally compelling as it details her efforts to surpass Ninus's legacy through monumental constructions and further conquests, including her legendary campaign against the Indians. The narrative blends historical ambitions with mythological elements, reflecting the complex interplay between fact and legend in the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Duncker, Max, 1811-1886
Translator: Abbott, Evelyn, 1843-1901
EBook No.: 39006
Published: Feb 28, 2012
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)
Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi 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 History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)" by Max Duncker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume covers significant ancient civilizations, focusing on Assyria, Phoenicia, and Israel, detailing their histories, societal structures, and key figures. The likely central theme revolves around the rise and fall of these ancient powers and their contributions to the development of civilization. The opening of the text introduces the narrative of Ninus and Semiramis, the legendary figures associated with the Assyrian empire. It recounts Ninus's military conquests and the establishment of his empire, including his territorial expansion across Asia, culminating with the founding of the city Ninus. The tale of Semiramis, his successor and a figure known for her ambition and beauty, is equally compelling as it details her efforts to surpass Ninus's legacy through monumental constructions and further conquests, including her legendary campaign against the Indians. The narrative blends historical ambitions with mythological elements, reflecting the complex interplay between fact and legend in the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Duncker, Max, 1811-1886
Translator: Abbott, Evelyn, 1843-1901
EBook No.: 39006
Published: Feb 28, 2012
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.