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Alfred J. Church
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The original "Aeneid" is an epic poem composed by Virgil in the 1st century BCE. It tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the fall of Troy and embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny of founding Rome. Church's adaptation simplifies the language and narrative structure of Virgil's epic, making it more suitable for children and young readers.
"The Aeneid for Boys and Girls" serves as an educational tool, allowing young...
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The Story of Carthage by Alfred J. Church is a historical account of the ancient city of Carthage, which was a major power in the Mediterranean from its founding until its destruction by Rome in 146 BCE. It explores key events and figures, including Hannibal Barca, one of history's most renowned military leaders, and the dramatic conflicts between Carthage and Rome during the Punic Wars.
Alfred John Church (1829-1912) was a British classical scholar...
3) Roman Life in the Days of Cicero: Sketches drawn from his letters and speeches (Easy to Read Layout)
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"This book does not claim to be a life of Cicero or a history of the last days of the Roman Republic. I have tried to group round the central figure of Cicero various sketches of men and manners, and so to give my readers some idea of what life actually was in Rome, and the provinces of Rome, during the first six decades-to speak roughly-of the first century B.C."
Alfred John Church (1829-1912) was a British classical scholar and writer. He was...
