Summary of The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the history of the ancient world up to the fall of Rome in 476 CE. Written by Susan Wise Bauer, the book is divided into six sections, beginning with the origins of civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt, and continuing to the development of the great empires of Greece, Rome, China, and Persia. Throughout, Bauer puts the history of the ancient world into a broader context, offering insight into the key political, social, technological, and cultural developments of the time. The book also provides an in-depth exploration of the contributions of the ancient Greeks and Romans to modern life, and examines the legacies of these civilizations. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the ancient world, the book includes timelines and maps, as well as a section on sources and methods of studying the ancient world.