A Manual of Ancient History by A. H. L. Heeren
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"A Manual of Ancient History" by A. H. L. Heeren is a scholarly historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient states, their constitutions, commerce, and colonies, presenting a systematic approach to the study of ancient history. The author draws on extensive research and original sources, aiming to deliver a clear understanding of the political developments and significance of these early civilizations. The
beginning of the manual introduces Heeren's approach to ancient history, emphasizing the importance of structured knowledge, including the use of maps and chronological data. It outlines the major regions of the ancient world, particularly focusing on the distinct political entities such as the Assyrian, Median, and Babylonian empires, as well as the various nations within Asia Minor. Heeren critiques existing historical narratives, paving the way for his analysis and highlighting challenges in synthesizing disparate sources. The opening sets the stage for discussing the interconnections and influences of these states, alluding to how geography and trade routes shaped their development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig), 1760-1842 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Talboys, D. A. (David Alphonso), 1790?-1840 |
| Title |
A Manual of Ancient History Particularly with Regard to the Constitutions, the Commerce, and the Colonies, of the States of Antiquity |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Ancient |
| Subject | Geography, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39747 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39747-4 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 632 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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