Readings In Ancient History, Illustrative Extracts From The Source

""Readings in Ancient History"" is a book that was first published in 1912 by William Stearns Davis. The book is a collection of illustrative extracts from the source, covering Greece and the East. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient history of these regions, including their political, social, and cultural developments. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a specific period or topic. The first section covers the prehistoric period, including the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. The second section covers the rise of the Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta. The third section covers the Persian Wars and the rise of the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great. The fourth section covers the Hellenistic period, including the rise of Rome and the decline of the Greek city-states. The fifth section covers the Roman Empire and its interactions with the East, including the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient history, providing a wealth of primary source material and insightful analysis.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.