A Manual of Ancient History

The manual provides a concise, chronological survey of ancient civilizations, opening with chapters on sources, chronology, and geography that frame the narrative. It surveys Asiatic and African peoples, the rise and administration of the Persian imperial state, the development of Greek city-states and colonies, the Macedonian conquests and successor kingdoms, and Roman history through the fall of the Western Empire. Each section summarizes political events, wars, religious practices, social institutions, and cultural developments while aiming to separate reliable evidence from legend and to present a compact outline suitable for classroom use.