02011cam a22002773u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224501400014426400510028430000470033533600260038233700260040833800360043450000310047052011230050153400450162465300210166985600430169028558UtSlPG20260610133642.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aRollin, Charles,d1661-174114aThe Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-04-11  a"The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians" by Charles Rollin is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 18th century. This work seeks to illuminate the rise and fall of various ancient civilizations, detailing their customs, governance, innovations, and conflicts. It presents a tapestry of human history, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these societies and their influence on one another.  At the start of the book, the author establishes the importance of studying ancient history, framing it as vital for understanding the foundations of contemporary societies, ethics, and governance. The opening discusses how history offers insights into the characteristics of different nations, their rulers, and the lessons that can be drawn from their successes and failures. Rollin also notes the universality of human nature in the pursuit of power and the consequences of moral decline, setting the stage for an exploration of each civilization's history and contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistory, Ancient40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28558