Much important information respecting the peculiar character of the Roman religion has been derived from Mr.Keightley's excellent Treatise on Mythology; the only writer who has, in our language, hitherto, explained the difference between the religious systems of Greece and Rome.

The account of the barbarians in the conclusion of the volume, is, for the most part, extracted from "Koch's Revolutions of Europe;" the sources of the notes, scattered through the volume, are too varied for a distinct acknowledgment of each.
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INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER I.Geographical Outline of Italy II.

The Latin Language and People--Credibility of the Early History III.

Topography of Rome IV.

The Roman Constitution V.The Roman Tenure of Land--Colonial Government VI.