
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
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 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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