A Manual of Ancient History

A Manual of Ancient History - Particularly with Regard to the Constitutions, the Commerce, and the Colonies, of the States of Antiquity

1. The object of Political History is to recount the destinies of nations, both in respect to their foreign relations and internal affairs. In regard to domestic concerns, one of its most important objects is the history of governments: in respect to external affairs, it comprises not only an account of the wars, but likewise of the friendly relations and intercourse with other states. 2. Universal political history is usually divided into three parts: ancient history, that of the middle ages, and modern history. The first extends to the fall of the Roman empire in the west, which took place towards the close of the fifth century of the christian era; the second extends to the discovery of America, and of a passage by sea to the East Indies, about the end of the fifteenth century; the third extends from the commencement of the sixteenth century to the present time. 3. From the definition just given, it follows, that political history does not commence till after the first formation of states. Whatever is known, therefore, of the period previous to this, or may be gathered from traditions, respecting individuals or tribes, or their migrations, affinities, or discoveries, forms no part of political history, but must be referred to the general history of man. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 39747
Author: Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig)
Release Date: May 21, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Translator: Talboys, D. A. (David Alphonso), 1790?-1840