☆Outlines of Ancient and Modern History☆ on a New Plan:Embracing Biograph. Notices of Illustrious Ppl, General Views of the Geogh. Popul. Culture, Politics, Religion, Military + Naval Affairs, Arts, Litera , Manners, Customs+ Society of Ancient (2024)

1839, HARTFORD: BELKNAP AND HAMERSLEY

This super rare book by rev. Royal Robbins(1839) has Full volumes all in this book with each Volume having its own Contents in the first few pages of each Volume.... This 731 page book is very old and was written before allot of the Akkadian/Babylon findings in the Euphratic 2 River Valleys in the later years so forgive this author and always use "recent Scholarly papers and prominent scientists to researchers of our times and compare and just accept theses authors didn't have the luxury of how knowledge is spread today- Also don't be surprised if the Author uses a new Earth time ! The dates in the book are a whole lot different than our outlines in modern times hence this again is a word of caution and always research more into these topics with what you deem trustworthy in our age but don't fault the author bc the book(pub. In 1839!) still has tons to offers! This book was hard to locate(when I found it a few months back) and a known goal is to bring the Old treasures to light! If Your believer then always Trust in the Lord God AKA Yahweh and he will send the holy spirt to guide you on your Journeys into the The son of Yahweh the Messiah Yeshuah the Christos aka Jesus Christ always and amen and Godspeed!And On to the VolumesThis comprehensive historical work covers not only the well-known civilizations of the ancient world, such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, but also delves into the histories of more obscure regions and peoples. It explores the early development of Assyria, Phoenicia, Lydia, and Carthage, offering insight into their unique contributions to military, religious, and cultural practices. Royal Robbins also examines lesser-known civilizations like the Medes and Lydians, and includes extensive accounts of the histories of China and the Canaanites, offering readers a rare glimpse into ancient societies often overlooked in modern history texts. Additionally, it provides a deep dive into the early Hebrews and their interaction with neighboring cultures, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near EastVOLUME 1 - The Introduction outlines the benefits to be expected from the study of history, the sources of historical knowledge, and a general division of history into ten distinct periods.Period I begins with the Antediluvian World, covering the history before the Great Flood, and includes an account of the distinguished characters from that era.Period II covers the events following the Deluge, with a focus on the history of Assyria and China, as well as biographical notices of prominent figures from these regions. This period also explores the history of the Hebrews, the Canaanites, Greece, and Egypt, with China and Egypt continuing from earlier accounts. Distinguished characters from these civilizations are also highlighted.In Period III, the narrative shifts to the history of the Israelites and continues with the Canaanites and Phoenicians. The history of Greece and Egypt is further developed, alongside accounts of Lydia and Italy. Distinguished characters from these cultures are included, providing a personal dimension to the broader historical narrative.Period IV continues the history of the Israelites and Greece, with a new focus on Macedon. The histories of Assyria, Egypt, and the Phoenicians are continued, along with an introduction to the history of Carthage. The developments in Italy are also extended from the previous period. As before, distinguished characters from these regions are featured.Finally, Period V delves into the rise of the Romans, alongside the ongoing history of Greece, the Israelites, and the Jews. This period includes the histories of Nineveh, Babylon, the Medes, Persia, and the Lydians, with Egypt's history continuing from previous periods. The lives and accomplishments of prominent figures from these civilizations are once again examined, offering a comprehensive view of the important historical figures who shaped the world.VOLUME 2 - pages 1-412The Introduction opens with general remarks about the structure and scope of the book, followed by a general division of history into ten periods.Period I begins with the History of the Roman Empire, touching on the regions of Judea, Parthia, Persia, and China. This section highlights the political and cultural significance of each of these regions. Distinguished characters of the time are also discussed, providing insight into the notable figures who shaped these civilizations.In Period II, the History of the Roman Empire continues, along with a detailed exploration of Persia and China. The accomplishments and key events of these regions are expanded upon, along with a continuation of the distinguished characters who influenced the course of history.Period III focuses on the continued development of the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Kingdom of Italy. The histories of Persia, China, Spain, France, and England are covered in this section, each with their own set of distinguished characters who left a lasting legacy in politics, culture, and military affairs.Period IV shifts focus to the rise of the Arabs or Saracens and the Eastern or Greek Empire, while continuing the history of the Kingdom of Italy and the ongoing narratives of Spain and France. This period also features notable figures who played significant roles in the development of these regions.In Period V, attention turns to the History of the New Western Empire, with continued discussions on France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England, the Eastern Empire, China, and the Saracens. The period emphasizes the dynamic interplay between these regions and the notable characters who shaped their histories.Period VI covers the Crusades, which had a profound impact on both Eastern and Western civilizations. This section continues with the histories of France, England, Germany, the Eastern Empire, the Saracens, and China, highlighting the significant developments in each region and the individuals who drove these changes.In Period VII, the book delves into the History of the Turkish Empire and continues the histories of the Italian States, France, England, Germany, and China. This section also discusses the significant achievements of these regions, along with the lives of distinguished characters from various nations.Period VIII focuses again on the Turkish Empire, with additional emphasis on the Italian States, France, England, Germany, Spain, Holland, and America. Distinguished characters continue to be a key feature of this period, as the book outlines the influence of individuals in shaping the political and cultural landscapes of these nations.Period IX provides a comprehensive overview of France, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, the Turkish Empire, and the British Colonies in North America. The section also includes narratives on Russia and Sweden, detailing the historical significance of these regions and their notable figures.Finally, Period X covers the histories of Sweden, Prussia, Germany, Poland, Russia, England, France, the Italian States, Spain, the Netherlands, the Turkish Empire, China, Persia, India, the United States, and South America. Distinguished characters from each region are presented, offering a look into the individuals who played a crucial role in shaping the modern world.The General Views section discusses various overarching themes, such as the Feudal System, Chivalry, Romances, and Pilgrimages. It also delves into the manners and character of the Gothic or Scandinavian nations, as well as the development of Learning and the Arts. Further discussions are provided on Discoveries and Inventions, Incidents and Curious Particulars, and the present state of several nations in areas like Agriculture, Roads, Conveyances, Intercourse, Education, Trade, and Manufactures.Volume 3 -28 pages of more in depth questions (the first part is standard knowledge the next are on everything from relics to Monuments to coins to other arcane Questionss -(to state it simply bc I'm out of room on Academias limited room on abstracts! QUESTIONS ON OUTLINES OF MODERN HISTORY. BY REV. ROYAL ROBBINS.(To SEE? Scroll down on to he last Part of Book )Tags : but not limited to -I. Ancient History, II. Modern History, III. Biography, IV. Geography, V. Politics, VI. Religion, VII. Military History, VIII. Naval Affairs, IX. Arts and Literature, X. Customs and Society, XI. Biblical History, XII. Near Eastern Studies, XIII. Egyptian History, XIV. Greek History, XV. Chinese Dynasties, XVI. Roman Empire, XVII. Canaanites, XVIII. Assyrian Empire, XIX. Phoenician Trade, XX. Hebrew Scriptures, XXI. Historical Figures, XXII. Cultural Exchange, XXIII. Early Civilizations, XXIV. Social Structure, XXV. Historical Events, XXVI. Ethnography, XXVII. Ancient Warfare, XXVIII. Oral Traditions, XXIX. Ancient Rituals, XXX. Historical Narratives, XXXI. Philosophical Thought, XXXII. Political Philosophy, XXXIII. Economic Systems, XXXIV. Religious Practices, XXXV. Ancient Literature, XXXVI. Civilizational Progress, XXXVII. Historical Geography, XXXVIII. Technological Innovations, XXXIX. Cultural Heritage, XL. Genealogies, XLI. Cultural Identity, XLII. Comparative History, XLIII. Historical Reflection, XLIV. Historical Context, XLV. Transition of Power, XLVI. Political Alliances, XLVII. Trade Routes, XLVIII. Historical Critique, XLIX. Historical Documentation, L. Political Dynamics, LI. Cultural Syncretism, LII. Societal Evolution, LIII. Historical Insights, LIV. Ancient Beliefs, LV. Influence of Geography, LVI. Cultural Symbols, LVII. Cultural Heritage Preservation, LVIII. Artistic Movements, LIX. Maritime History, LX. Genealogical Studies, LXI. Political Structures, LXII. Legacy of Empires, LXIII. Cross-Cultural Interactions, LXIV. Antiquities, LXV. Historical Patterns, LXVI. Historical Analysis, LXVII. Social Movements, LXVIII. Historical Reappraisal, LXIX. Societal Change, LXX. Legacy of Traditions, LXXI. Ancient System...

Ancient West & East, 2011

2015. Tradition and Innovation in the Ancient Near East. Proceedings of the 57th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale at Rome 4–8 July 2011. Edited by Alfonso Archi, with the collaboration of Armando Bramanti.

2015

☆ Lectures on the Philosophy of World History -G.W.F. Hegel -Trans.- J. Sibree.-Universal Hist -Herodotus ,Thucydides ,Xenophon ,Guicciardini , Land of the Nile ,to Indian Sanskrit Lang. ,Zend Books + China culture ,Assyrians ,Babylonians ,Medes , to Middle Ages! (Deep History /Exhaustive)519 Pgs-☆

LONDON: GEORGE BELL AND SONS, YORK STREET, COYENT GARDEN. , 1884

From the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Prophets of Christianity: A Comprehensive Historical Survey of Ancient Egypt, Asia, India, China, and the Evolution of Religious Thought" CONTENTS - Inroduction. Various methods of treating History: Original, Reflective, and Philosophical. I. Original History: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Caesar, Guicciardini, p. 1-4. II. Reflective History: (1) General or Universal History: Livy, Diodorus Siculus, Johannes von Müller. (2) Pragmatic History. (3) Critical History—the German method of modern times. (4) The History of special departments of life and thought—of Art, Law, and Religion, 4-8. III. Philosophical History: Reason, the Infinite material and the Infinite Formative Power of the Universe, 8-12.—Anaxagoras’s dictum that nous or Reason governs the world, 12-17.—The Destiny or Final Cause of the World. History, the Development of Spirit, or the Realization of its Idea, 17- (1) The abstract characteristics of the Nature of Spirit—Spirit as the antithesis of Matter—Self-Contained Existence, whose essential characteristic is Freedom, 18—Successive stages in the appreciation of the inalienable Freedom of the Human Spirit: The Oriental World knows only that One is Free; the Greeks and Romans recognize Some as free. The German Nations, under the influence of Christianity, have attained the knowledge that All are Free, 19. The Final Cause of the World is the realization of its own freedom by Spirit, 20. (2) The means by which this consciousness is developed—human activity originally stimulated by desires and passions, but in which higher principles are implicit, resulting in the State, 21. In the State, these universal principles are harmonized with subjective and particular aims, and the passions of individuals result in the restraints of law and political order, 22-30.—Great Men, the founders of political organizations in which this Harmony is realized, 30. Standard by which Great Men are to be judged, 31, 32. Heroes and Valets, 33. The cunning of Reason, 34. Claims of religion and morality absolute, 35. Ideals, under what conditions realized, 36, 37. The true Ideal, that of Reason, always tending to realize itself, 38. (3) The object to be attained by the processes of History—the union of the Subjective with the Objective Will in the State, 40. Idea of the State—its abstract basis referred to the Philosophy of Jurisprudence or Right, 41. Erroneous views confuted—Man is not free in a merely natural condition, 42. The Patriarchal principle is not the only legitimate basis of government, 43. It is only a transitional one, 44. The consent of all the members of the community is not necessary for a legitimate government, 45. Question of the best Constitution, 46. The Constitution of a country is not the result of deliberate choice, but of the genius of a people, 47 . Successive phases of government. Elective Monarchy,Aristocracy,Democracy,and Constitutional Royalty,48.Political idiosyncrasies,49.Connection of Religion,Art,and Philosophy with the State,51-56.The course of the World's History,56.Natural and Spiritual Development contrasted,57.History exhibits the gradations in the consciousness of Freedom,58,59.Fiction of a Golden Age.Frederick Von Schlegel’s theory.Researches in Oriental literature stimulated by this fallacious view,60,61.Conditions essential to History—Intimate relation between legal and political Organizations and the rise of Historical literature,62,63.Contrast between India and China in this respect,64.Ante-Historical period—the growth of Peoples and of Languages,65.Dialectical nature of the Idea,66.Empirical objections,67.Reason and Understanding,68.Distinctions in National Genius,in Poetry,Philosophy,&c.,ignored,69-74.Prima facie aspect of History—Mutability of Human Things— Metempsychosis—The Phoenix,75,76.Activity characteristic of Spirit—Nations are what their deeds are,illustrated in the case of England—Culmination,Decline and Fall of Nations,77,78.Chronos and Zeus,79.Spirit expands beyond the limits of each successive nationality and annuls it,80.SummaryGeographical Basis of History.Influence of Nature on Historical Development—Should not be rated too high nor too low,83.The Temperate Zone the true theatre of History,84.Division of the World into Old and New—Physical immaturity of Australia—South Americans physically and psychically inferior,84,85.Modern Emigration and its Mediaeval analogies,86.South and North America—Catholicism and Protestantism,87.Puritan colonization and industrial tendencies in their bearing on the character of the United States—Multiplication of Religious Sects—Necessity of consolidated political organization not felt in North America,89.Relation of the United States to neighbouring countries different from that of European nations—America as the echo of the Past or the Land of the Future,has little interest for the Philosophy of History, 90.The Old World; its ancient limitations.The Mediterranean Sea,the centre of World-History,91.Special Geographical distinctions:(1) The Uplands—Mongolia,the Deserts of Arabia,&c.,92.(2) The Valley Plains—China,India,Babylonia,Egypt.In such regions great Kingdoms have originated,93.(3) The coast land—Influence of the Sea,94.Classification of the three portions of the Old World according to the predominant physical features.—Africa.(1) Africa Proper,(2) European Africa- the coast-land on the North,(3) the Valley Land of the Nile,connected with Asia,95,96.African type of character,97.Sorcery and Fetish-worship,98.Worship of the Dead—Contempt for Humanity—Tyranny and Cannibalism,99.Slavery,100.Political condition of Africans,101.Frenzy in war,102.The merely Natural condition which African character exhibits is one of absolute injustice—Africa dismissed from further consideration as lying only on the threshold of History,103.Asia.Siberia eliminated as out of the pale of History.(1) Central Upland of..Asia.(2) Vast Valley-Plains of China,India,the lands of the Tigris and Euphrates,&c.(3) The intermixture of these physical features in Hither or Anterior Asia—Syria,Asia Minor,&c.,104,105.Europe.Physical features less marked than those of Africa and Asia.(1) Southern Europe—Greece,Italy,South Eastern France,&c.(2) The heart of Europe—France,Germany,and England.(3) The North Eastern States—Poland,Russia,the Slavonic Kingdoms,106,107.Classification of Historic Data.The course of History symbolized by that of Light,109.Begins with the East—Gradual development of the consciousness of Freedom,110.Oriental Empires,111.Invasion of Tartar hordes—Prosaic Empire of China,India,&c.—Persian Empire of Light—Transition to Greece,112.Greece,the Kingdom of Beautiful Freedom—the Youth,as Rome is the Manhood of History,113.Claims of Personality formally recognized—Crushing influence of Rome on individual and national genius,114.Christianity and the German World—Mahometanism,115.The Church—Its Corruption—The Ideal of Reason realized in Secular life—The emancipation of Spirit,116.Part I.The Oriental World.Principle of the Oriental World,the Substantial,the Prescriptive in Morality—Government only the prerogative of compulsion,116,117.With China and the Mongols—the realm of theocratic despotism—History begins.—India,118.Persia—the symbol of whose empire is Light,119.Syria and Judea.Egypt—the transition to Greece,120.Section 1.China.Substantiality of the principle on which the Chinese Empire is based,121.Antiquity of Chinese traditions and records—Canonical books,122.Population—Complete political organization,123.Fohi,the reputed founder of Chinese civilization—Successive dynasties and capital cities,124.Shi-hoang-ti—His Great Wall,and Book-burning.Tartars;Manchu dynasty,125.Spirit of the political and social life of China—The principle of the Family that of the Chinese State,126.Relative duties strictly enforced by law,127.Merits of Sons 'imputed' to their Fathers—"Hall of Ancestors,"128.The Emperor is the Patriarch—the supreme authority in matters of religion and science as well as government—His will,however,controlled by ancient maxims—Education of Princes,129.Administration of the Empire,130.Learned and Military Mandarins—Examinations for official posts—The Romance,Jn-Kiao-li,131.The Censors—Instances of their upright discharge of duty,132.The Emperor the active soul of the Empire,133.Jurisprudence—Subjects regarded as in a state of nonage—Chastisements chiefly corporal—corrective,not retributive,134.Severe punishment of the contravention of relative duties—No distinction between malice prepense and accidental injury: a cause of dispute between the English and Chinese,135.Revenge...occasion of suicide—Serfdom,136.Great immorality of the Chinese—The Religion of Fo, which regards God as Pure Nothing,137.Religious side of Chinese polity—Relation of the Emperor to Religion—Controversy in the Catholic Church respecting the Chinese name of God,138.Geni—Bonzes,139.Chinese Science,140.Written distinguished from Spoken Language—Leibnitz’s opinion on the advantage of the separation,141.Obstacles presented by this system to the advance of Knowledge—Chinese History, Jurisprudence, Ethics and Philosophy,142.Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy—Acquaintance with the Art of Printing,143.Chinese painting, working of metals,&c.—Summary of Chinese character,144.Section II. India.India the region of phantasy and sensibility, contrasted with China,145.India presents us with Spirit in a state of Dream—Analogy to certain phases of female beauty,146.Indian Pantheism, that of Imagination not of Thought—Deification of finite existence,147.Extensive relations of India to the History of the World—Sanskrit,148.India the Land of Desire to Conquerors: Alexander—Conquests of the English—Topographical divisions,149,150.Political life—Castes,&c.151-154.Brahm; the Brahmins; the Yogis,155.Religious suicide,156.Brahmins are by birth, present deities,157.Observances binding on Brahmins,158.Brahminical dignity and prerogatives,159.Diffic...

History: From Ancient to Modern Abstracts: From the 11th Annual International Conference

2013

This abstract book includes all the abstracts of the papers presented at the 11th Annual International Conference on History: From Ancient to Modern, 29-31 July & 1 August 2013, organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research. In total there were 33 papers and 36 presenters, coming from 16 different countries (Albania, Australia, Chile, Cyprus, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Korea, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, USA). The conference was organized into 13 sessions that included areas of History and Culture, Romanian History Ancient Macedonian History: A Diachronic Analysis - Historiography Literature and Culture in Eastern Europe and other related fields. As it is the publication policy of the Institute, the papers presented in this conference will be considered for publication in one of the books of ATINER.

2013 Co-edited with Ll. Feliu, A. Millet and J. Sanmartín, Time and History in the Ancient Near East. Proceedings of the 56th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale at Barcelona, 26-30 July 2010. http://www.eisenbrauns.com/item/RAI56

2013

History: From Ancient to Modern Abstracts: From the 9th Annual International Conference

2012

This abstract book includes all the abstracts of the papers presented at the 10th Annual International Conference on History: From Ancient to Modern, 30-31 July & 1-2 August 2012, organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research. In total there were 39 papers and 42 presenters, coming from 17 different countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, India, Indonesia, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates and USA). The conference was organized into 13 sessions that included areas of History and Culture, Romanian History Ancient Macedonian History: A Diachronic Analysis - Historiography Literature and Culture in Eastern Europe and other related fields. As it is the publication policy of the Institute, the papers presented in this conference will be considered for publication in one of the books of ATINER.

A Manual of the Ancient History of the East to the Commencement of the Median Wars: Comprising the history of the Israelites, Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians Vol 1 -FRANCOIS LENORMANT (Archaic Biblical reading)

J. B. Lippincott & Co, 1869

Phoenician art, intermediate between that of Egypt and Assyria, has been revealed to us, and invaluable treasures have been recovered from the catacombs. Bold explorers, too, have made us acquainted with the traces of all the various nations so closely packed in the narrow territory of Asia Minor. Cyprus with its strange writing and the sculptures of its temples ; Lycia with its peculiar language, its inscriptions, coins, sepulchral grottoes; Phrygia with its great rock, sculptured bas-reliefs, and the tombs of the kings of the family of Midas ; Arabia contributes to science ancient monuments of times anterior to Islamism, texts engraven by pilgi-ims on the rocks of Sinai, and the numerous inscriptions which abound in Yemen. Nor let Persia be forgotten with the remains of its kings, Achaemenid and Sassanian Nor India, where our knowledge has been entirely renewed by the study of the Vedas. But it is not only the length of the coui'se that has been increased, the progress of science has been so great that its domain is now also widely extended. Everywhere, by new routes, enterprising and successful pioneers have pushed their researches, and thrown light into the darkest recesses. Europe in our age takes definite possession of the world. What is true of the events of tlie day, is also true in the region of learning ; science regains possession of the ancient world, and of ages long forgotten. This resuscitation of the earliest epochs of civilisation commenced with Egypt. The hand of Champollion has torn down the veil which concealed mysterious Egypt from our eyes, and has added lustre to the name of France by the greatest discovery of our age. Thanks to him, we have at last the key to the enigma of the Hieroglyphs. And henceforth we may tread boldly on solid and well-known ground, where those who preceded us wandered among swamps and pitfalls. Champollion's discovery has been the starting point for those learned and ingenious researches to which we owe the restoration of Egyptian History. Through the whole extent of the Nile Valley the monuments have been examined, and in reply they have told us all the deeds of the kings who governed Egypt from the most ancient times. Science has penetrated the dark catacombs where sleep the Pharaohs, and has restored to us many dynasties whose only traces were to be found in some mutilated remains of the old historian Manetho. At the commencement of the present century, we knew little beyond the names of a few sovereigns, whose reigns were far apart and connected with but a small number of events, distorted by the statements of credulous Greek travellers, or magnified by national vanity. We now know nearly the whole series of monarchs who reigned over Egypt during more than 4,000 years ( higher today) CONTENTS BOOK I.—PRIMITIVE TIMES. Chap. I. — The Bible Narrative. Section I. The Human Race before the Deluge i ,, II. The Deluge 5 „ III. The Confusion of Tongues 7 Chap. II. — Traditions parallel to the Bible Story. Section I. The Creation. The Fall and the Antediluvian Patriarchs 8 ,, II. The Deluge 13 ,, III. The Cradle^ of Postdiluvian Humanity ig ,, IV. The Tower of Babel 22 Chap. III. — Material Vestiges of Primitive Humanity. Section I. Remains of the Archreolithic Epoch 24 ,, II. Remains of the Neolithic Epoch 30 ,, III. Chronology of these two Epochs 35 ,, IV. Prehistoric Archaeology of the Bible 39 Chap. IV. — Human Races and their Languages. Section I. The Unity of the Human Race and its Varie- ties 48 ,, II. The Four Great Races of Mankind 54 III. The Descendants of Noah according to llie Book of Genesis 57 ,, IV. The Principal Families of Languages 65 ,, V. The Semitic Languages 70 ,, VI. The Indo-European Languages 73 BOOK II.—THE ISRAELITES. Chap. I. — The Patriarchs—The Israelites in Egypt —Moses. Section I. Abraham 79 „ II. Isaac and Jacob 85 ,, III. Joseph in Egypt ... 89 ,, IV. The Israelites in Egypt and the Exodus 91 ,, V. The Israelites at Sinai 96 ,, VI. The Law of Moses 98 „ VII. The Tabernacle 103 ,, VIII. Sojourn in the Desert 105 ,, IX. Conquest of the Country East of the Jordan... 10 ClIAl\ TT. —KSTAHMSHMENT OK THE ISRAELITES IN TLand—The J u hoes. Saliou I. Conquest of llie Land of Canaan—Josluia IIO' ,, IL Period of Repose—l"'irst Serviliulc—Commencement of the Judges 114 ,, in. Ehud, Shamgar, Deboiali, Gideon, Barak ... 1 19, IV. Eli and Sanniel 123 Chap. III.— Kingdom of Israel—Saul, David, Solomon.Section I. Establishment of Royalty—Saul 130,, II. David 136,, III. Solomon 142 Chap. IV.—Separation of the Ten Tribes—Kingdoms OF Israel andJudah—Fall of Samaria and Jeru.salem. Section I. Rchoboam and Jeroboam—Separation of the Ten Tribes 147, II. Disorders and Reverses in the Kingdom ofIsrael 153,, III. Ahab, Jehoshaphat and their Sons 156 ,, IV. The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel from the reign of Athaliah to the death of Azariah... 165,, V. Intervention of the Assyrians in Palestine — Decline of the Kingdom of Israel and Fall of Samaria 171 ,, VI. The Kingdom of Judah from the Capture of Samaria to the Battle of Megiddo 176 VII. Last Days of the Kingdom of Judah —Nebuchadnezzar—Capture of Jerusalem 185 BOOK III.—THE EGYPTIANS. Chap. L—Egypt—The Nile and its Inundations— The Kings of the Old Empire. Section I. Physical Geography of Egypt—The Nile, its Inundations 193,, II. Principal Sources of the History of Egypt ... 195 ,, III. Foundation of the Monarchy—First Dynasties 201 ,, IV. Fourth and Fifth Dynasties—Age of the Great Pyramids 205 „ V. From the Sixth to the Eleventh Dynasty — Temporary Decline of Egyptian Civilisa- tion 210 Chap. II. — The Middle Empire. Section I. Eleventh and Twelfth Dynasties—The Laby- rinth and Lake Moeris 213 ,, II. Thirteenth and Fourteenth Dynasties 217 ,, III. Invasion and Dominion of the Shepherds 219 ,, IV. Expulsion of the Shepherds 223 CiiAr. III. — The Great Conquerors of the New Em- pire—Foreign Influence of Egyi'T. Section I. Eighteenth Dynasty—First Successors of Ahmes—Seventeentli Century n.c 226 ,, II. Continuation of tlic Eighteenth Dynasty — Thothmes III 229 ,, III. Last Kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty—Re- hgious Troubles 236 ,, IV. Commencement of the Nineteenth Dynasty — .Seti I. —Fifteenth Century B.C 240 ,, V. Ramses II. (Sesostris) 245 ,, VI. End of the Nineteenth Dynasty—Foreign Invasions—The Exodus 259 ,, VII. Commencement of the Twentietli Dynasty —Ramses III 264 Chap. IV. —Decline and Fall of the Egyptian Empire. Section I. End of the Twentieth Dynasty—Twenty-first Royal Family 269 ,, II. Twenty- second, Twenty-third and Twenty- fourth rjynasties 273 ,, III. Ethiopian Dynasty 277 ,, IV. The Dodecarchy—The Saite Kings 281 Chap. V. —Civilisation, Manners and Monuments of Egypt. Section I. Social Constitution 289 ,, II. Political Organisation and Administration ... 294 ,, III. Laws 299 ,, IV. Manners and Customs 301 , , V. Writing 302 ,, VI. Literature and Science 307 ,, VII. Religion 317 ,,VIII. Arts 327 , , IX. Principal Monuments 330 BOOK IV.—The ASSYRIANS AND BABYLONIANS. Chap. L—The Primitive Chaldean Empire. Section I. The Tigro-Euphrates Basin 339 ,, II. The Primitive Population of Chalda^a 341 ,, III. Origin of the States of Assyria and Chaldaea —Nimrod—The First Cushite Empire ... 347 ,, IV. Dynasties of the Chalda;an Empire according to Berosus 351 ,, V. Royal Names supplied by the Inscriptions ... 353 ,, VI. Monuments of the Primitive Chaldean Empire 357 ,, VII. Period of Egyptian Preponderance and of the Arab Kings 360 Chap. II. — The First Assyrian Empire. Section I. Foundation of the First Assyrian Empire — Fabulous Stories about that Empire — Ninus and Somiramis 364 ,, II. First Assyrian Dynasty 370 ,, III. First Kings of the UjTiasty of Belelaras Asshurnazirjial 376 ,, IV. From Sliahiianeser IV. to Binlikhish and Samniuramat (Semiramis) 379 V. Asshur-hk-liish or Sardanapalus—Fall of the First Assyrian Empire 384 >> f Chap. III. — The Second Assyrian Empire. Section I. Reign of Phul—Re-establishment of the As- syrian Empire 387 „ II. Sargon 392 ,, III. .Sennacherib 398 , , IV. Esarhaddon and Asshur-bani-pal 404 ,, V. End of the Second Assyrian Empire—Final Fall of Nineveh 415 Chap. IV. — Civilisation, Manners and Monuments of Assyria. Section 1. Political and Social Organisation 417 ,, II. IManners and Customs 426 1— »5 III. Writing 431 IV. Literature and Science /i/|/| V. Religion 452 VI. Arts 456 Chap. V.—The New Chaldean Empire. Section I. Survey of the History of Babylon under the Supremacy of the Assyrians 468 ,, II. Nabopolassar 472 ,, III. Nebuchadnezzar 476 V. The Successors of Nebuchadnezzar—Fall of the Babylonian Empire 4S7 J5 Chap. VI. — Manners and Religion of Babylon. Section I. Manners 492 ,, 11. The Caste of the Chaldceans 493 ,, III. Commerce of Babylon 495 ,, IV. Religion 497 ,, V. Cosmogony 500 „ VL Arts 505 Index 509 List of Scripture Texts Quoted 533 List OF Passages from Herodotus Quoted 535

An Introduction to the Ancient World. Third Edition., 2019

This is a thoroughly revised third edition. It offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Covering the social, political, economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations, this volume considers subjects such as the administrative structures, economies and religions of the ancient Near East, Athenian democracy, the development of classical Greek literature, the interaction of cultures in the Hellenistic world, the political and administrative system of the Roman Republic and empire, and the coming of Christianity, all within the broad outline of political history. This third edition is thoroughly updated and some chapters are completely rewritten to cover recent historical research. Changes include: • more attention to economic structures and developments, and to the history of the later Roman Empire (third to sixth centuries AD); • incorporation of the results of recent archaeological and historical research, and recently published studies of ancient literature; • ‘boxes’ that support the main text, on topics including economic and political systems, religion and terminology; • redrawn maps and new, higher-quality images; • the inclusion of useful websites in the bibliography.

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