Excerpt from The Roman Fate: An Essay in Interpretation
The following three papers are an attempt to account for the course of Roman history in its main outlines, with criticism of some striking theories recently applied. That I have not treated the subject exhaustively I am well aware. Also that insistence on points that seem to me vital has led me into tiresome repetitions. But I do not see how to avoid this. On the other hand, I have abstained from elaborate notes. The three papers are
I. Elements of strength in large states. The career of Rome considered from (a) political and (b) economic points of view.
II. Recent applications of anthropological and biological Science to the interpretation of human history.
III. Roman history reviewed from this scientific point of view. The tragedy of misfits.
The would-be interpreter walks among pitfalls. Yet interpretation is necessary, and correctors of error are at hand.
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