A Memoria Technica to Chronology: From the Creation to the Overthrow of the Western Empire, 476 (1876)

Butler is a comprehensive guide to understanding chronology and historical events from the beginning of time up until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. The book presents a unique approach to memorizing important dates and events through the use of a memoria technica, which is a mnemonic device that aids in memory retention. The author provides a detailed explanation of how to use this technique to memorize important historical events, including key dates, battles, and rulers. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of history, including ancient civilizations, the rise of Christianity, and the fall of the Roman Empire. Each chapter includes a list of important dates and events, as well as a detailed explanation of the memoria technica that can be used to remember them. This book is an essential resource for anyone studying history, and it offers a unique and effective way to memorize important information.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.