Romulus

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Romulus

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~5 hours

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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.

Details

Full title

Romulus 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.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

1803–1879

A 19th-century American writer and educator, he became famous for lively, morally grounded books written especially for young readers. His stories and histories helped shape early children's literature in the United States.

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