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Title:
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 2 of 2)
With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Turgut Dincer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 2 of 2)" by Charles Bucke is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the remnants of ancient civilizations, discussing their rise, fall, and present condition through detailed descriptions of various significant cities. It provides insights into the architectural marvels and historical events that defined these locations, such as Messene, Mycenae, and Nineveh, among others. At the start of the volume, the author introduces his readers to the city of Messene, highlighting its magnificent ancient structures and recounting the historical battles that shaped its fate. He details the city's impressive walls and public spaces, helping to visualize its former splendor. The narrative continues with accounts of Mycenae, with the author providing a glimpse into the legendary tales associated with its rulers and the construction style of its monumental architecture. Through carefully constructed descriptions and historical anecdotes, the opening portion of this account sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the cultural and architectural legacies left by these once-great cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bucke, Charles, 1781-1846
EBook No.: 44449
Published: Dec 16, 2013
Downloads: 148
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. 2 of 2)
With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Turgut Dincer 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: "Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 2 of 2)" by Charles Bucke is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the remnants of ancient civilizations, discussing their rise, fall, and present condition through detailed descriptions of various significant cities. It provides insights into the architectural marvels and historical events that defined these locations, such as Messene, Mycenae, and Nineveh, among others. At the start of the volume, the author introduces his readers to the city of Messene, highlighting its magnificent ancient structures and recounting the historical battles that shaped its fate. He details the city's impressive walls and public spaces, helping to visualize its former splendor. The narrative continues with accounts of Mycenae, with the author providing a glimpse into the legendary tales associated with its rulers and the construction style of its monumental architecture. Through carefully constructed descriptions and historical anecdotes, the opening portion of this account sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the cultural and architectural legacies left by these once-great cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bucke, Charles, 1781-1846
EBook No.: 44449
Published: Dec 16, 2013
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Cities and towns, Ancient
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.