An epitome of history [electronic resource] : Or, A concise view of the most important revolutions, and events, which are recorded in the histories of the principal empires, kingdoms, states, and republics. Now subsisting in the world: also their forms of Government. Accompanied with short accounts of the different religions, which prevail; their peculiar doctrines, ceremonies, worship, institutions, and ecclesiastical government. By John Payne, author of the system of geography, and of the naval, commercial, and general history of Great Britain. Designed for the youth of both sexes.