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100 1 _aBucke, Charles,
_d1781-1846
245 1 0 _aRuins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 2 of 2) :
_bWith General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-16
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Turgut Dincer 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"Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. 2 of 2)" by Charles Bucke is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the remnants of ancient civilizations, discussing their rise, fall, and present condition through detailed descriptions of various significant cities. It provides insights into the architectural marvels and historical events that defined these locations, such as Messene, Mycenae, and Nineveh, among others. At the start of the volume, the author introduces his readers to the city of Messene, highlighting its magnificent ancient structures and recounting the historical battles that shaped its fate. He details the city's impressive walls and public spaces, helping to visualize its former splendor. The narrative continues with accounts of Mycenae, with the author providing a glimpse into the legendary tales associated with its rulers and the construction style of its monumental architecture. Through carefully constructed descriptions and historical anecdotes, the opening portion of this account sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the cultural and architectural legacies left by these once-great cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCities and towns, Ancient
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44449
999 _c85288
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