The Child's First History of Rome is a children's book written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and first published in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Rome, from its legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the fall of the Roman Empire. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in Roman history, such as the Republic, the Punic Wars, and the reign of Julius Caesar. Sewell presents the history of Rome in a clear and engaging manner, using simple language that is accessible to young readers.Throughout the book, Sewell emphasizes the importance of Roman virtues such as courage, loyalty, and discipline, and highlights the achievements of famous Roman figures like Cicero, Augustus, and Nero. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and places being described.Overall, The Child's First History of Rome is an informative and engaging introduction to the history of one of the world's most influential civilizations. It is a valuable resource for children and adults alike who are interested in learning about the ancient world.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.
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