The Rise and Fall of Ancient Empires: 15 History Books

In 'The Rise and Fall of Ancient Empires: 15 History Books,' readers are invited to traverse the monumental epochs that shaped our world. From the detailed annals of Rome's grandeur to the mesmerizing accounts of Babylonian mysticism and Macedonian conquests, this collection stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of historical documentation, offering keen insights through standout pieces that meticulously recount pivotal moments in ancient history. Each work not only serves as a historical narrative but as a crucial lens through which the complexities of empire, power, and societal change are examined. The anthology brings together the esteemed insights of Theodor Mommsen, Edward Gibbon, George Rawlinson, L. W. King, John Bagnell Bury, Arrian, and Charles Oman, who collectively represent a confluence of scholarly brilliance.
Content:
The History of Ancient Egypt (George Rawlinson, Arthur Gilman)
A History of Sumer and Akkadian Empire (L. W. King)
The History of Babylon (George Rawlinson)
Assyrian Empire (George Rawlinson)
History of Ancient Media (George Rawlinson)
History of the Ancient Chaldea (George Rawlinson)
History of the Phoenicians (George Rawlinson)
Persian Empire (George Rawlinson)
The History of Ancient Greece: 3rd millennium B.C. - 323 B.C. (John Bagnell Bury)
The History of Wars and Empire of Alexander the Great (Arrian)
The History of Parthian Empire (George Rawlinson)
The History of Rome: From the Foundations of the City to the Rule of Julius Caesar (Theodor Mommsen)
The History of the Decline and Fall of Roman Empire (Edward Gibbon)
History of the Byzantine Empire: From the Foundation until the Fall of Constantinople (Charles Oman)
History of the Sasanian Empire (George Rawlinson)