AN OUTLINE OF GENERAL HISTORY Hoq the Use of Schools REVISED EDITION BY M. E. THALHEIMER Author of "A Manual of Ancient History," "A Manual of Medieval and THALHEIMER'S HISTORICAL SERIES. Eclectic History of the United States. General History. Ancient History. Eastern Empires (separate). History of Greece (separate). History of Rome (separate). LIBRARY OF THE A.38/28. COPYRIGHT 1883 BY VAN ANTWERP, BRAGG & Co. PREFACE. In the Outline of General History, as presented to the public nearly six years ago, the aim was to combine the extreme of brevity with a lively and simple narrative, such as might supply the present need of young scholars, while affording a symmetrical plan for the research of older ones. It was felt that much labor was left to the teacher in filling up the outline thus offered; but the author has had the satisfaction of knowing that the book, in its several editions, has been both ably and successfully used. In the present enlarged edition, much of the needed supplementary matter has been added in the form of notes upon each chapter. The selection from such a wealth of material has of course been a matter of difficulty, and it is not to be supposed that a perfect proportion has been attained. It is hoped, however, that the more practical aim has been measurably reached,—of contributing somewhat to the convenience of teachers and the profit of pupils. References to authorities have been multiplied, and the quotations, though necessarily brief, may serve as guides to a more extensive reading of the works from which they are taken. |