¶ MOREY'S OUTLINES OF ROMAN HISTORY gives the history of Rome to the revival of the empire by Charlemagne. Only those facts and events which illustrate the real character of the Roman people, which show the progressive development of Rome as a world power, and which explain the influence that Rome has exercised upon modern civilization, have been emphasized. The genius of the Romans for organization, which gives them their distinctive place in history, is kept prominently in mind, and the kingdom, the republic, and the empire are seen to be but successive stages in the growth of a policy to bring together and organize the various elements of the ancient world.
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FOOTNOTES
[1] Read the touching account of his father's death. The Tatler, No. 181.
[2] No. 235.
[3] I.e. of dark complexion. But it will be seen later in the paper that the Spectator decides not to gratify the curiosity of his readers on this point.
[4] We should now say, "pending."
[5] A child's toy, made of a piece of coral, usually with a whistle at one end and bells at the other.