ISBN: 123031427X

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], DANIEL KOLB CASSEL,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 110 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic b… More...

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], DANIEL KOLB CASSEL,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 110 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: . . . Origin of New Years Day, or First of January. Anc1ently the year began with March. This was in the day of Romulus, the founder of the once famed city of Rome. That legislator, for the use of his people, divided time into several periods; but, being more of a military man than an astronomer, he made his years to consist of ten months, fancying the sun to pass through all the seasons in three hundred and four days. This distribution occasioned great inconvenience. It, however, continued to exist until Numa Pompelius ascended the throne, when a remedy was suggested which, it was thought, would obviate the difficulty. The introduction of two additional months was recommended, and, finally, under the names of January and February, were interpolated between December and March. The year was than made to begin with January. Respecting the origin of this name, we are taught that it came to us from the Latin Januarius, a word given to it by the Romans. The latter derived it from Janus, one of their divinities, who was said to preside over all new undertakings. In all sacrifices the first libations of wine were offered to him and all prayers prefaced by a brief address to the same distinguished personage. When in the flesh, he is said to have ruled as the first king over Italy, and to have endeared himself to his subjects by his generous and merciful conduct towards strangers and by the kindness and consideration which he showed to themselves. His reign was marked by wisdom, judgment and prudence and by the reforms which he brought about. It was he who taught them that civility raised the standard of their morals, and instructed them how to improve the vine, raise the corn and make bread. So great and powerful a king could not fail to. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<

2013, ISBN: 123031427X

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing te… More...

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: . Origin of New Year s Day, or First of January. Anc1ently the year began with March. This was in the day of Romulus, the founder of the once famed city of Rome. That legislator, for the use of his people, divided time into several periods; but, being more of a military man than an astronomer, he made his years to consist of ten months, fancying the sun to pass through all the seasons in three hundred and four days. This distribution occasioned great inconvenience. It, however, continued to exist until Numa Pompelius ascended the throne, when a remedy was suggested which, it was thought, would obviate the difficulty. The introduction of two additional months was recommended, and, finally, under the names of January and February, were interpolated between December and March. The year was than made to begin with January. Respecting the origin of this name, we are taught that it came to us from the Latin Januarius, a word given to it by the Romans. The latter derived it from Janus, one of their divinities, who was said to preside over all new undertakings. In all sacrifices the first libations of wine were offered to him and all prayers prefaced by a brief address to the same distinguished personage. When in the flesh, he is said to have ruled as the first king over Italy, and to have endeared himself to his subjects by his generous and merciful conduct towards strangers and by the kindness and consideration which he showed to themselves. His reign was marked by wisdom, judgment and prudence and by the reforms which he brought about. It was he who taught them that civility raised the standard of their morals, and instructed them how to improve the vine, raise the corn and make bread. So great and powerful a king could not fail to.<

2013, ISBN: 123031427X

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing tex… More...

[EAN: 9781230314273], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: . Origin of New Year s Day, or First of January. Anc1ently the year began with March. This was in the day of Romulus, the founder of the once famed city of Rome. That legislator, for the use of his people, divided time into several periods; but, being more of a military man than an astronomer, he made his years to consist of ten months, fancying the sun to pass through all the seasons in three hundred and four days. This distribution occasioned great inconvenience. It, however, continued to exist until Numa Pompelius ascended the throne, when a remedy was suggested which, it was thought, would obviate the difficulty. The introduction of two additional months was recommended, and, finally, under the names of January and February, were interpolated between December and March. The year was than made to begin with January. Respecting the origin of this name, we are taught that it came to us from the Latin Januarius, a word given to it by the Romans. The latter derived it from Janus, one of their divinities, who was said to preside over all new undertakings. In all sacrifices the first libations of wine were offered to him and all prayers prefaced by a brief address to the same distinguished personage. When in the flesh, he is said to have ruled as the first king over Italy, and to have endeared himself to his subjects by his generous and merciful conduct towards strangers and by the kindness and consideration which he showed to themselves. His reign was marked by wisdom, judgment and prudence and by the reforms which he brought about. It was he who taught them that civility raised the standard of their morals, and instructed them how to improve the vine, raise the corn and make bread. So great and powerful a king could not fail to.<

ISBN: 9781230314273

Paperback, [PU: Theclassics.Us], This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from… More...

Paperback, [PU: Theclassics.Us], This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... Origin of New Year's Day, or First of January. Anc1ently the year began with March. This was in the day of Romulus, the founder of the once famed city of Rome. That legislator, for the use of his people, divided time into several periods; but, being more of a military man than an astronomer, he made his years to consist of ten months, fancying the sun to pass through all the seasons in three hundred and four days. This distribution occasioned great inconvenience. It, however, continued to exist until Numa Pompelius ascended the throne, when a remedy was suggested which, it was thought, would obviate the difficulty. The introduction of two additional months was recommended, and, finally, under the names of January and February, were interpolated between December and March. The year was than made to begin with January. Respecting the origin of this name, we are taught that it came to us from the Latin Januarius, a word given to it by the Romans. The latter derived it from Janus, one of their divinities, who was said to preside over all new undertakings. In all sacrifices the first libations of wine were offered to him and all prayers prefaced by a brief address to the same distinguished personage. When in the flesh, he is said to have ruled as the first king over Italy, and to have endeared himself to his subjects by his generous and merciful conduct towards strangers and by the kindness and consideration which he showed to themselves. - His reign was marked by wisdom, judgment and prudence and by the reforms which he brought about. It was he who taught them that civility raised the standard of their morals, and instructed them how to improve the vine, raise the corn and make bread. So great and powerful a king could not fail to...<

2013, ISBN: 9781230314273

Theclassics.Us, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: black & white illustrations, 0.47 kg, Kategorien, Bücher, Theclassics.Us, 2013