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100 1 _aHamilton, Mary Agnes,
_d1884-1966
245 1 0 _aAncient Rome: The Lives of Great Men
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-03
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Håkon Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men" by Mary Agnes Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores pivotal figures in Roman history, highlighting their contributions, virtues, and flaws that molded the Roman character and society. By focusing on iconic personalities such as Brutus, Caesar, and Cicero, the book delves into the complexities of leadership and the moral dilemmas faced by these "great men." The opening portion introduces the reader to the grandeur and complexity of ancient Rome, setting a stage where the city is depicted as a hub of civilization amid a world largely characterized by savagery. Hamilton emphasizes the virtues and faults of Roman character, discussing how these qualities influenced their governance and military prowess. The narrative touches upon key themes, such as duty to the republic and the consequences of pride and ambition, while laying the groundwork for the exploration of historical heroes and events that shaped Rome’s rise and fall. It also hints at the ongoing struggle between ideals and the harsh realities of power, setting the tone for the stories of legendary figures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRome -- History -- Juvenile literature
653 _aRome -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34025
999 _c74871
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