Romulus Makers of History

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Romulus Makers of History

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~5 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

Makers of History - Romulus - By JACOB ABBOTT - WITH ENGRAVINGS

0:24

PREFACE

1:06

ENGRAVINGS.

0:23

ROMULUS - CHAPTER I. - CADMUS. - B.C. 1500

26:01

Chapter II. - Cadmus's Letters. - B.C. 1500

26:36

Chapter III. - The Story of Æneas. - B.C. 1200

21:26

Chapter IV. - The Destruction of Troy. - B.C. 1200

27:08

Chapter V. - The Flight of Æneas. - B.C. 1200

32:32

Chapter VI. - The Landing in Latium. - B.C. 1197-1190

26:03

Chapter VII. - Rhea Silvia. - B.C. 800

29:02
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Description

The author takes a meticulous, source‑driven approach, weaving together the fragments of ancient testimony into a clear, readable narrative. By sticking closely to the original accounts, the book lets the facts speak for themselves, offering a rare glimpse of the man behind the legend without the usual embellishments. It frames Romulus not as a larger‑than‑life hero but as one of many tribal leaders whose actions would echo through centuries.

Set against the familiar backdrop of the sun‑kissed Mediterranean, the story begins with the age‑old myths of Aeneas and the early Italian peoples. From these roots the tale follows the young Romulus as he and his brother navigate rivalry, omen, and the restless ambition that leads to the founding of a settlement that would become Rome. The narrative captures the atmosphere of a world on the brink of greatness, inviting listeners to hear the origins of a civilization that still shapes the modern world.

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Full title

Romulus Makers of History Makers of History

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (332K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jan 3, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

1803–1879

Best known for the hugely popular Rollo books, this 19th-century American writer helped shape early children's literature with stories that mixed adventure, everyday life, and gentle instruction. He also wrote biographies and histories for young readers, reaching a wide audience on both sides of the Atlantic.

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