A MILESTONE of HISTORY of ROME!!! The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817-1903) published his monumental History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was received with widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the reading public. In 1902 Mommsen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and acclaimed as 'the greatest living master of the art of historical writing'. Mommsen rejected traditional Enlightenment accounts, which glorified ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new and rigorous criticism of sources, Mommsen began the demythologisation of Roman history. In a vivacious and engaging style, Mommsen drew bold parallels between the nineteenth century and classical Rome. 1868 edition- the first to be published in 4 volumes!!! ONLY 1868 edition selling worldwide right now in a beautiful binding!!! Inside clean and complete, only few spots of foxing at the beginning and at the end of the books. Boards a little sunned on margins. Light wear on leather on spine with light losses. Vol 1: 543 pages Vol 2: 506 pages Vol 3: 502 pages Vol 4: 708 pages Rarity. Scarce edition!!!