Little Arthur's History Of Rome

Little Arthur's History of Rome: From the Golden Age to Constantine is a book written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published in 1892. The book is a historical account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, from its legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the reign of Constantine the Great. The author presents the history of Rome in a simplified and engaging manner, making it accessible to young readers.The book starts with the story of the founding of Rome and the legendary figures that shaped its early history. It then covers the period of the Roman Republic, including the Punic Wars with Carthage and the rise of Julius Caesar. The book also delves into the reign of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, and the height of the Roman Empire under his rule.The second half of the book covers the decline of the Roman Empire, including the invasion of barbarian tribes and the rise of Christianity. The author provides a detailed account of the reign of Constantine the Great, who converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of the Roman Empire.Throughout the book, the author includes anecdotes and stories that bring the history of Rome to life. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings that add to its charm. Little Arthur's History of Rome: From the Golden Age to Constantine is a timeless classic that provides an excellent introduction to the history of Rome for young readers.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.