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Ancient Peoples and Places
The Origins of Rome
Examines the many theories that have been advanced concerning the beginnings of this city on the Italian peninsula, and then offers his own interpretation. Describes the migration, the economic, and the strategic factors that caused Rome to rise to a position of supreme importance.
- GenresHistoryNonfiction
212 pages, Hardcover
First published November 4, 1946
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June 20, 2019
pretty good summary
August 18, 2015
Old-school history lesson: so boring I closed the book before I finished it, in spite of the fascinating subject matter.
October 1, 2014
Some great info and pictures. Author sometimes wanders off, but that's OK.
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