Description

The Student's Manual of Ancient History, written by William Cooke Taylor and first published in 1870, is a comprehensive guide to the history of the ancient world. The book covers the major civilizations of the ancient world, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East. It provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of these civilizations, as well as their interactions with each other.The book begins with a discussion of the earliest civilizations of the ancient world, including those of Mesopotamia and Egypt. It then moves on to cover the rise of the Greek city-states and the development of Greek culture and philosophy. The book also provides a detailed account of the Roman Republic and Empire, including its political and military history, as well as its social and cultural developments.Throughout the book, Taylor provides detailed descriptions of significant events and figures in ancient history, as well as analysis of the broader historical trends and themes that shaped the ancient world. The book is intended to be a comprehensive guide for students of ancient history, providing them with the knowledge and context they need to understand this important period of human history.Containing The Political History, Geographical Position, And Social State Of The Principal Nations Of Antiquity.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.