Ancient History Of The East: History Of The Greeks, History Of The Romans (1899)

The book ""Ancient History of the East: History of the Greeks, History of the Romans"" is a historical account written by Victor Duruy and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, covering their political, social, and cultural developments from their origins to their decline. The first part of the book focuses on the history of Greece, discussing the rise of the Greek city-states, the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and the conquests of Alexander the Great. Duruy delves into the political systems, social structures, and cultural achievements of the Greeks, including their philosophy, literature, and art.The second part of the book covers the history of Rome, starting with the founding of the city and the early Roman Republic, and moving on to the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, and the Roman Empire. Duruy examines the political and social structures of Rome, as well as its military conquests and cultural achievements.Throughout the book, Duruy provides detailed descriptions of historical events, as well as analysis and interpretation of their significance. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to aid in the reader's understanding of the material. Overall, ""Ancient History of the East: History of the Greeks, History of the Romans"" is a comprehensive and informative account of two of the most important ancient civilizations in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.