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In "The Comic History of Rome," Gilbert Abbott À Beckett employs a satirical lens to explore the rich tapestry of Roman history, blending humor with historical narrative. The book, structured as a playful commentary, employs puns, caricatures, and witty illustrations to make the complexities of Roman society accessible and entertaining. À Beckett's literary style is characterized by its light-hearted prose and sharp wit, which seeks to demystify political and cultural events from the founding of Rome to the decline of the Empire, all while engaging readers with a delightful interplay of fact and jest. Gilbert Abbott À Beckett, a noted figure in 19th-century English literature, was influenced by the burgeoning interest in historical satire during his time. His training in law and a penchant for theatricality provided a unique backdrop for his authorship, leading him to create a work that critiques and celebrates Roman history through the lens of humor. À Beckett's background not only shaped his narrative style but also underscored the importance of satire as a tool for reflection on societal norms. Readers seeking an engaging and humorous perspective on one of history's most fascinating civilizations will find "The Comic History of Rome" to be an invaluable treasure. À Beckett's masterful blend of history and comedy invites readers to laugh while learning, making it a recommended addition to any literary collection.
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GenreHistory
Length12 hrs 15 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23CONCLUSION OF THE SECOND PUNIC WAR.
2PREFACE
24WAR WITH THE MACEDONIANS. PROCLAMATION OF THE FREEDOM OF GREECE BY FLAMINIUS. WAR WITH ANTIOCHUS. DEATH OF HANNIBAL, AND OF SCIPIO AFRICANUS.
3ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL.
25PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. MORALS, MANNERS, CUSTOMS, AND STATE OF THE DRAMA AND LITERATURE AMONG THE ROMANS.
4ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD.
26WARS AGAINST PERSEUS. THE THIRD PUNIC WAR. SIEGE AND DESTRUCTION OF CARTHAGE, AND DITTO DITTO OF CORINTH.
5COMIC HISTORY OF ROME.
27WARS IN SPAIN. VIRIATHUS. DESTRUCTION OF NUMANTIA. THE SERVILE WAR IN SICILY. APPROPRIATION OF PERGAMUS.
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6FROM THE FOUNDATION OF ROME TO THE DEATH OF ROMULUS.
28THE GRACCHI AND THEIR MOTHER. RISE AND FALL OF TIBERIUS AND CAIUS GRACCHUS.
7FROM THE ACCESSION OF NUMA POMPILIUS TO THE DEATH OF ANCUS MARTIUS.
29THE JUGURTHINE WAR. WAR AGAINST THE CIMBRI AND TEUTONI.
8FROM THE ACCESSION OF TARQUINIUS PRISCUS TO THE DEATH OF SERVIUS TULLIUS.
30MITHRIDATES, SULLA, MARIUS, CINNA, ET CÆTERA.
9FROM THE ACCESSION OF TARQUINIUS SUPERBUS TO THE BANISHMENT OF THE ROYAL FAMILY, AND THE ABOLITION OF THE KINGLY DIGNITY.
31DEATH OF CINNA. RETURN OF SULLA TO ROME. C. PAPIRIUS CARBO. DICTATORSHIP OF SULLA.
10FROM THE BANISHMENT OF TARQUINIUS SUPERBUS TO THE BATTLE OF LAKE REGILLUS.
32REACTION AGAINST THE POLICY OF SULLA. SERVICES OF Q. SERTORIUS. METELLUS. CN. POMPEY. SPIRITED STEPS OF SPARTACUS. THE IRATE PIRATE.
11FROM THE BATTLE OF THE LAKE REGILLUS TO THE CLOSE OF THE WAR WITH THE VOLSCIANS.
33THE THIRD MITHRIDATIC WAR. DEPOSITION AND DEATH OF MITHRIDATES.
12FROM THE CLOSE OF THE WAR WITH THE VOLSCIANS TO THE PASSING OF THE BILL OF TERENTILLUS.
34CONSPIRACY OF CATILINE. INTRODUCTION OF CICERO. CÆSAR, POMPEY, CRASSUS, AND CO.
13FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DECEMVIRATE TO THE TAKING OF VEII.
35OVERTHROW OF CRASSUS. DEFEAT OF POMPEY. DICTATORSHIP AND DEATH OF CÆSAR. END OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC.
14FROM THE TAKING OF ROME BY THE GAULS, TO ITS SUBSEQUENT PRESERVATION BY MANLIUS.
36BRADBURY AND EVANS.
15FROM THE TRIBUNESHIP OF C. LICINIUS TO THE DEFEAT OF THE GAULS BY VALERIUS.
37"ONCE A WEEK."
16FROM THE FIRST WAR AGAINST THE SAMNITES TO THE PASSING OF THE LAWS OF PUBLILIUS.
38THE NATURE-PRINTED BRITISH SEA-WEEDS.
17FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND TO THE END OF THE THIRD SAMNITE WAR.
39THE NATURE-PRINTED BRITISH FERNS.
18ON THE PEACEFUL OCCUPATIONS OF THE ROMANS. FROM SCARCITY OF SUBJECT, NECESSARILY A VERY SHORT CHAPTER.
40SELECTIONS FROM THE PLAYS OF SHAKSPEARE.
19FROM THE END OF THE THIRD SAMNITE WAR TO THE SUBJUGATION OF ALL ITALY BY THE ROMANS.
41A LITTLE TOUR IN IRELAND.
20THE FIRST PUNIC WAR.
42MR. BRIGGS AND HIS DOINGS (FISHING).
21SOME MISCELLANEOUS WARS OF ROME.
43A SERIES OF TWELVE COLOURED PLATES.
22THE SECOND PUNIC WAR.
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