A Biographical history of the Roman Empire
Subtitle: from its foundation to the final overthrow of that once great and memorable commonwealth. : To which is added, observations on the increase, purity, and decay of Roman eloquence and learning; their peculiarities, antiquities, images, coins, &c. : [Three lines from Chesterfield]
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 43365; Juvenile classics -- 24
Publisher: Published by Munroe & Francis, no. 4, Cornhill, and David Francis, no. 90, Newbury-Street.
Published: 1818
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Emperors; Biography; Ancient History; Juvenile literature
Other titles: Roman history.; 100 volumes of select books for children.; One hundred volumes of select books for children.; Boston books.
Notes: "Juvenile classicks. Munroe & Francis. 100 volumes of select books for children. Uniformly bound. Washington St. Boston."--p. [1]-6, 1st count. Contains a list of the 100 titles in the series. "Biographical history of the Roman Empire" is listed as the 24th title. "The whole neatly bound with red morocco backs, gilt numbers, and packed in a suitable case." The ornamental border, p. [1], is signed: Hartwell.

Cover title: 100 volumes of select books for children.

Running title: Roman history.

"Boston books. Munroe & Francis."--back cover.

Shaw & Shoemaker 43365

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.