Ancient Civilizations of the World (In 6 Volumes)

Ancient Civilization present; causing to pass, as it were, in review before us, all the kingdoms and empire of the world; and at the same time, all the great men who were any ways conspicuous; thereby instructing us, by example rather than precept, in the arts of empire and war, the principles of government the rule of policy, the maxims of civil society, and the conduct of life that suits all ages and conditions. The study of profane civilization would little deserve to have a serious attention, and a considerable length of time bestowed upon it, if it were confined to the fare knowledge of ancient transactions and an interesting inquiry into the areas when each of them happened.