Authenticity and Sources of the Origo Gentis Romanae (1910)

Authenticity and Sources of the Origo Gentis Romanae is a historical analysis of the origins and authenticity of the Origo Gentis Romanae, a Latin text that claims to trace the genealogy of the Roman people back to the Trojan War. Written by William Tunstall Semple and first published in 1910, the book examines the various sources and influences that may have contributed to the Origo Gentis Romanae, including Greek mythology and earlier Roman histories. Semple also evaluates the credibility of the Origo Gentis Romanae as a historical document, considering its accuracy and reliability in light of other ancient sources. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Roman history and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the origins of the Roman people and their cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.