
Makers of History - Romulus - By JACOB ABBOTT - WITH ENGRAVINGS
PREFACE
ENGRAVINGS.
ROMULUS - CHAPTER I. - CADMUS. - B.C. 1500
Chapter II. - Cadmus's Letters. - B.C. 1500
Chapter III. - The Story of Æneas. - B.C. 1200
Chapter IV. - The Destruction of Troy. - B.C. 1200
Chapter V. - The Flight of Æneas. - B.C. 1200
Chapter VI. - The Landing in Latium. - B.C. 1197-1190
Chapter VII. - Rhea Silvia. - B.C. 800
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.
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
2009-01-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1803–1879
A hugely popular 19th-century American writer, he helped shape children's literature with stories and biographies meant to teach as well as entertain. His books reached generations of young readers through the beloved Rollo series and many lively histories.
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