A History of Rome to 565 A. D.

The Project Gutenberg EBook of A History of Rome to 565 A.D. by Arthur Edward Romilly BoakThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no costand with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copyit, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the ProjectGutenberg License included with this eBook or online athttp://www.gutenberg.org/licenseTitle: A History of Rome to 565 A. D.Author: Arthur Edward Romilly BoakRelease Date: May 31, 2010 [Ebook 32624]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AHISTORY OF ROME TO 565 A. D.***A HISTORY OF ROMETO 565 A. D.BYARTHUR E. R. BOAK, Ph. D.,Professor of Ancient Historyin the University of MichiganvNew YorkTHE MACMILLAN COMPANY1921All rights reservedCOPYRIGHT, 1921.By THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.Set up and electrotyped. Published December, 1921.viiPRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA[v]PREFACEThis sketch of the History of Rome to 565 A. D. is primarilyintended to meet the needs of introductory college courses inRoman History. However, it is hoped that it may also prove ofservice as a handbook for students of Roman life and literaturein general. It is with the latter in mind that I have added thebibliographical note. Naturally, within the brief limits of such atext, it was impossible to defend the point of view adopted ondisputed points or to take notice of divergent opinions. Therefore,to show the great debt which I owe to the work of others, andto provide those interested in ...