Ancient States and Empires
For Colleges and Schools
Ancient States and Empires is a textbook of ancient history written by John Lord for colleges and schools and published in 1869. In three books and forty-six chapters it moves from the early monarchies of the Near East through the Greek city-states to the rise and fall of Rome, pausing on the great figures and turning points that a nineteenth-century student was expected to know. Lord, who made his living as a popular lecturer on history, writes to be read aloud, summarizing campaigns and constitutions briskly and drawing moral lessons from the careers of conquerors and lawgivers. The book preserves the classical education of its period in compact form. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ancient States and Empires
Ancient States and Empires by John Lord can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Yes. Ancient States and Empires opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Ancient States and Empires is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ancient States and Empires in the public domain?
Yes. Ancient States and Empires by John Lord is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ancient States and Empires?
About 14 h 11 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ancient States and Empires?
Ancient States and Empires by John Lord is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
