Book Cover of On the Shores of the Great Sea

On the Shores of the Great Sea

by M.B. Synge

Book I of the "Story of the World" series. Focuses on the civilizations surrounding the Mediterranean Sea from the time of Abraham to the birth of Christ. Brief histories of the Ancient Israelites, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Scythians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans are given, concluding with the conquest of the entire Mediterranean by Rome. Important myths and legends that preceded recorded history are also related.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1903

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

A History of Freedom of Thought Cover image

A History of Freedom of Thought by John Bagnell Bury

The great civil liberties we enjoy today, like Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, have their foundation in Freedom of Thought. Without being...

Rome and Carthage: The Punic Wars Cover image

Rome and Carthage: The Punic Wars by Reginald Bosworth Smith

Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient world with "Rome and Carthage: The Punic Wars" by Reginald Bosworth Smith. Prepare to be transport...

Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico Cover image

Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico by John M. Corbett

It delves into the history and significance of the Aztec Ruins National Monument. This book provides an insightful look into the past and present of o...

A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind Cover image

A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men also commonly known as the "Second Discourse", is a 1755 work by philosopher Jean-Jacques Ro...

The History of Rome, volume 4 Cover image

The History of Rome, volume 4 by Titus Livius

In the heart of ancient Rome, a pivotal volume unfurls—a chronicle of power, ambition, and the relentless march of an empire. "The History of Rome, Vo...

The Chronicles of America Volume 05 - Pioneers of the Old South Cover image

The Chronicles of America Volume 05 - Pioneers of the Old South by Mary Johnston

"Amidst the untamed wilderness and the echoes of history, pioneers of a bygone era carve their destiny in the Old South. Delve into the enthralling sa...

The Discovery of New Worlds Cover image

The Discovery of New Worlds by M.B. Synge

This is the second volume in the series, The Story of the World, which covers the period of history from the rise of Rome to the Conquest of Peru. Alo...

Tacitus' Histories Cover image

Tacitus' Histories by Cornelius Tacitus

The Histories was written between 110 and 100 B.C. It covered the Year of Four Emperors following the downfall of Nero, the rise of Vespasian, and the...

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth  Cover image

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth by T.D. Bonner

As a young man, Beckwourth moved to the American West, first making connections with fur traders in St. Louis. As a fur trapper, he lived with the Cro...

Romulus Cover image

Romulus by Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface to this boo...

Reviews for On the Shores of the Great Sea

No reviews posted or approved, yet...