"Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men" by Mary Agnes Hamilton is a historical narrative that recounts the lives of significant individuals in ancient Rome, examining their positive and negative traits and how these shaped Roman society and its identity. Focusing on influential leaders like Brutus, Caesar, and Cicero, the book considers the difficulties of leadership and the moral problems encountered by these historical figures. The story introduces readers to the magnificence and intricacy of ancient Rome, portraying it as a center of civilization surrounded by a less civilized world. Hamilton stresses the strengths and weaknesses of the Roman people, explaining how these traits affected their government and military skill. The narrative explores themes such as loyalty to the republic and the results of excessive pride and ambition, while also laying the foundation for the exploration of celebrated figures and occurrences that influenced Rome's growth and downfall. It suggests the continuous conflict between beliefs and the harsh truths of power, creating the tone for the stories of famous people to follow.
Ancient Rome: The Lives of Great Men
By Mary Agnes Hamilton
Witness the rise and fall of an ancient empire through the gripping stories of its most powerful leaders, revealing their virtues, vices, and the eternal clash between honor and ambition.
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About the AuthorMary Agnes Hamilton CBE was a writer, journalist, broadcaster, civil servant, and the Labour Member of Parliament for Blackburn from 1929 to 1931. She headed the American Division of the Ministry of Information and then of the Foreign Office from no later than 1946 until 1952, and worked for the Information Research Department.
Mary Agnes Hamilton CBE was a writer, journalist, broadcaster, civil servant, and the Labour Member of Parliament for Blackburn from 1929 to 1931. She headed the American Division of the Ministry of Information and then of the Foreign Office from no later than 1946 until 1952, and worked for the Information Research Department.
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