Niebuhr's lectures on Roman history, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Barthold Georg Niebuhr
QR code
"Niebuhr's Lectures on Roman History, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Barthold Georg Niebuhr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work presents a series of lectures delivered by Niebuhr, focusing on the origins and early development of Roman history, blending critical analysis with narrative. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the foundational aspects of Rome's past, including its historical sources and influential characters. The
opening of this volume gives insight into Niebuhr's approach to the study of Roman history. He discusses the lectures he delivered at Bonn and highlights the importance of critical examinations of Roman historical sources, detailing various ancient authors and their contributions to the understanding of Rome’s development. The preface and introduction set the stage for an extensive inquiry into the nature of Roman history, addressing its origins, the authenticity of various historical accounts, and the significant impact of early Roman writers and historians in shaping the narrative of their civilization. Overall, it provides a thoughtful examination of how history was recorded and understood in the context of Rome's growth and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Niebuhr, Barthold Georg, 1776-1831 |
|---|---|
| Other | Isler, M. (Meyer), 1807-1888 |
| Translator | Chepmell, Havilland Le Mesurier, 1811-1887 |
| Translator | Demmler, Franz |
| Title | Niebuhr's lectures on Roman history, Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Original Publication | London: Chatto & Windus, Piccadilly, 1875. |
| Credits | Wouter Franssen, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71375 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 651 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!