A Short History of Ancient Times is a book written by Philip Van Ness Myers and first published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient world, from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Roman Empire. It covers the history of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, as well as the civilizations of the Indus Valley and China. The book is divided into chapters that each cover a different time period and region. It begins with the emergence of civilization in the ancient Near East and traces the development of these early societies through the Bronze Age and into the Iron Age. The book then moves on to cover the rise of Greece and the Persian Wars, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic period. The chapter on Rome covers the founding of the city, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. It also includes sections on Roman law, religion, and culture. The book concludes with a discussion of the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the beginning of the Middle Ages. Throughout the book, Myers provides a clear and concise narrative of the major events and trends of each time period. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and culture of each civilization. Overall, A Short History of Ancient Times is an informative and accessible introduction to the ancient world, written for a general audience.For Colleges And High Schools.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.