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Title:
A Manual of Ancient History
Particularly with Regard to the Constitutions, the Commerce, and the Colonies, of the States of Antiquity
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "A Manual of Ancient History" by A. H. L. Heeren is a scholarly historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient states, their constitutions, commerce, and colonies, presenting a systematic approach to the study of ancient history. The author draws on extensive research and original sources, aiming to deliver a clear understanding of the political developments and significance of these early civilizations. The beginning of the manual introduces Heeren's approach to ancient history, emphasizing the importance of structured knowledge, including the use of maps and chronological data. It outlines the major regions of the ancient world, particularly focusing on the distinct political entities such as the Assyrian, Median, and Babylonian empires, as well as the various nations within Asia Minor. Heeren critiques existing historical narratives, paving the way for his analysis and highlighting challenges in synthesizing disparate sources. The opening sets the stage for discussing the interconnections and influences of these states, alluding to how geography and trade routes shaped their development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig), 1760-1842
Translator: Talboys, D. A. (David Alphonso), 1790?-1840
EBook No.: 39747
Published: May 21, 2012
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Geography, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Manual of Ancient History
Particularly with Regard to the Constitutions, the Commerce, and the Colonies, of the States of Antiquity
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "A Manual of Ancient History" by A. H. L. Heeren is a scholarly historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient states, their constitutions, commerce, and colonies, presenting a systematic approach to the study of ancient history. The author draws on extensive research and original sources, aiming to deliver a clear understanding of the political developments and significance of these early civilizations. The beginning of the manual introduces Heeren's approach to ancient history, emphasizing the importance of structured knowledge, including the use of maps and chronological data. It outlines the major regions of the ancient world, particularly focusing on the distinct political entities such as the Assyrian, Median, and Babylonian empires, as well as the various nations within Asia Minor. Heeren critiques existing historical narratives, paving the way for his analysis and highlighting challenges in synthesizing disparate sources. The opening sets the stage for discussing the interconnections and influences of these states, alluding to how geography and trade routes shaped their development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig), 1760-1842
Translator: Talboys, D. A. (David Alphonso), 1790?-1840
EBook No.: 39747
Published: May 21, 2012
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Geography, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.