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Title:
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 1 of 2)
With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Ruins of Ancient Cities" by Charles Bucke is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of various ancient cities, examining their rise, fall, and current state, inviting readers to reflect on the transitory nature of human endeavors and civilizations. The opening of the text outlines the author’s intent and methodology, presenting an acknowledgment of his approach as a compiler rather than an original author. Bucke expresses his commitment to providing an engaging and informative narrative about ancient cities, emphasizing a selection of historical materials from reputable sources. He introduces Abydos as the first city discussed, recounting its historical significance and the tragic siege it faced, highlighting themes of bravery, desperation, and the ruins left behind as a testament to the past. This initial focus sets the tone for a broader examination of various cities that once thrived and are now in decay, reflecting on the impermanence of human achievement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bucke, Charles, 1781-1846
EBook No.: 40860
Published: Sep 25, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Cities and towns, Ancient
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 1 of 2)
With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Ruins of Ancient Cities" by Charles Bucke is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of various ancient cities, examining their rise, fall, and current state, inviting readers to reflect on the transitory nature of human endeavors and civilizations. The opening of the text outlines the author’s intent and methodology, presenting an acknowledgment of his approach as a compiler rather than an original author. Bucke expresses his commitment to providing an engaging and informative narrative about ancient cities, emphasizing a selection of historical materials from reputable sources. He introduces Abydos as the first city discussed, recounting its historical significance and the tragic siege it faced, highlighting themes of bravery, desperation, and the ruins left behind as a testament to the past. This initial focus sets the tone for a broader examination of various cities that once thrived and are now in decay, reflecting on the impermanence of human achievement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bucke, Charles, 1781-1846
EBook No.: 40860
Published: Sep 25, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Cities and towns, Ancient
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.