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100 1 _aDuncker, Max,
_d1811-1886
245 1 4 _aThe History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-02-28
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The History of Antiquity, Vol. 2 (of 6)" by Max Duncker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume covers significant ancient civilizations, focusing on Assyria, Phoenicia, and Israel, detailing their histories, societal structures, and key figures. The likely central theme revolves around the rise and fall of these ancient powers and their contributions to the development of civilization. The opening of the text introduces the narrative of Ninus and Semiramis, the legendary figures associated with the Assyrian empire. It recounts Ninus's military conquests and the establishment of his empire, including his territorial expansion across Asia, culminating with the founding of the city Ninus. The tale of Semiramis, his successor and a figure known for her ambition and beauty, is equally compelling as it details her efforts to surpass Ninus's legacy through monumental constructions and further conquests, including her legendary campaign against the Indians. The narrative blends historical ambitions with mythological elements, reflecting the complex interplay between fact and legend in the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
700 1 _aAbbott, Evelyn,
_d1843-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39006
999 _c79845
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