Ancient Empires of the East

Editorial Reviews

• Product Description

  INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF NATIONS BY HENRY CABOT LODGE, PH.D LL.D. T HE purpose of this work is to give in compact form the history of all modem nations and of the states and civilizations from which they have sprung. Each volume is a work of authority by a writer of eminence. All not originally written especially for this series have been carefully edited, and, vherevcr necessary, the narrative has been brought down to the present day by additions and notes embodying the results of the most recent research and investigation. The intention is to offer in these volumes a general survey of history in a compendious and agreeable form. The value of the material thus furnished and thus arranged is undoubted; but much morc depends upon the manner in which it is presented, the deductions drawn by the author, and the use that is then made of it by the reader than upon the facts and observations recorded. In other words, the tnte import('nce of any history or of any c
  
  About the Publisher
  
  Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
  
  Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org