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Romulus: The Legendary Founder of Rome
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralMedieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781515420224
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A historical narrative recounting the legendary life of Romulus, the traditional founder of Rome, presented in a clear and structured form for general readership. Jacob Abbott traces the story from its mythic origins through the establishment of the early Roman state, combining elements of legend, early history, and moral interpretation.
The work follows Abbott's characteristic method, presenting complex historical material in a direct and accessible style. The narrative integrates episodes of conflict, leadership, and political formation, while also attending to questions of character and decision. Mythological elements are retained but framed within a broader effort to provide continuity and explanation.
Positioned within Abbott's series of historical biographies, Romulus reflects a nineteenth-century approach to history writing that emphasizes clarity, narrative coherence, and instructive value. It remains a representative example of early popular history, introducing foundational figures and events in the development of classical civilization.
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