A first book in American history with European beginnings . Ancient British War Chariot. A FIRST BOOK IN AMERICAN HISTORY And the conqueror, with a laurel wreath on his head,rode at the head of his soldiers, who sang and shoutedhis praises. After the procession gorgeous banquets wereheld, rewards were given the soldiers, and offerings weremade to the gods. Such • a triumph was given Caesar, Romes greatestgeneral by far, on his return from conquering then, because of his ability, his rank, and his popu-larity, the people of Rome made Caesar Cesars Funeral. Rome was called a
A first book in American history with European beginnings . Ancient British War Chariot. A FIRST BOOK IN AMERICAN HISTORY And the conqueror, with a laurel wreath on his head,rode at the head of his soldiers, who sang and shoutedhis praises. After the procession gorgeous banquets wereheld, rewards were given the soldiers, and offerings weremade to the gods. Such • a triumph was given Caesar, Romes greatestgeneral by far, on his return from conquering then, because of his ability, his rank, and his popu-larity, the people of Rome made Caesar Cesars Funeral. Rome was called a republic, but the man who heldthe dictatorship was really an absolute ruler. For atime Caesar governed Rome with wisdom and in spite of all he had done for his country, he hadmany enemies, some who were jealous of his great 18 ITALY authority, others who feared that he might become kingand so end the republican form of government. Whileseated one day in the senate, he was suddenly over-powered and stabbed to death. At his death Caesar left a wonderful nation. At thetime of her greatest extent, the Roman empire includedthe territory bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Rhine,Danube and Euphrates rivers, and the Sahara desert. Rome had conquered the world. She was approach-ing the height of her glory, but later this very magnificencewas to prove her downfall. She had stately public build-ings, beautiful temples filled with rare statues, hugepublic baths, and wonderful roads which took the placeof our railroads and have lasted to this day. Over
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