Jacob Abbott
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age, when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty, when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve-years that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life. Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action. Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short period, a very brilliant...
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Discover the Courageous Tale of King Alfred!
Embark on a thrilling journey through the pages of history with "King Alfred of England" - a captivating juvenile biography that brings the legendary monarch to life for young readers. Join us as we explore the medieval landscapes of England, where a young prince named Alfred rises to become a symbol of resilience and leadership.
Follow the footsteps of King Alfred as he navigates the challenges of the...
3) Hannibal
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Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1820; He was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. He died in Farmington, Maine, where he had spent part of his time after 1839, and where his brother, Samuel Phillips Abbott, founded the Abbott School. This book serves as an excellent introduction...
4) Romulus
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Some men are renowned in history on account of the extraordinary powers and capacities which they exhibited in the course of their career, or the intrinsic greatness of the deeds which they performed. Others, without having really achieved any thing in itself very great or wonderful, have become widely known to mankind by reason of the vast consequences which, in the subsequent course of events, resulted from their doings. Men of this latter class...
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Follow the life and rule of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex circa 871 to 899. Before he was king, Alfred fought in battle against the invading Danes. When his older brother, and current king, was killed during battle, the throne went to Alfred. Coronated at the young age of twenty-one, Alfred the Great inherited the Anglo-Saxon throne in a time of ongoing war. By the time he assumed the throne, the Danes had been actively invading and overthrowing...
6) Nero
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Antium was situated on the seacoast about thirty miles south of the Tiber. A bold promontory here projects into the sea, affording from its declivities the most extended and magnificent views on every side. On the north, looking from the promontory of Antium, the eye follows the line of the coast away to the mouth of the Tiber, while, on the south, the view is terminated, at about the same distance, by the promontory of Circe, which is the second...
7) Cleopatra
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Cleopatra is probably one of the most well-known women in history, right alongside Joan of Arc and many other prominent ladies who have changed the face of history as we know it.
The lesser known details of her reign, as well as her methods of seduction, philosophies and involvement in world politics, however, are seldom discussed at length. Jacob Abbott's Cleopatra is probably one of the few books that truly discusses these matters in great detail,...
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In the pages of ancient history, one name stands tall among the Persian rulers, revered for his wisdom, vision, and legacy of grandeur-Darius the Great. Born into humble beginnings around 550 BCE, Darius ascended to become one of history's most influential leaders, shaping an empire that echoed his greatness for centuries to come.
Darius' journey to power was a testament to his intellect and resilience. Rising from a noble background rather than...
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Margaret of Anjou was a formidable 15th century queen who played a pivotal role in the War of the Roses, the decades-long power struggle between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English crown.
Born in Lorraine in 1430, Margaret married King Henry VI of England at the age of 15. The match was politically arranged by the English, who hoped Margaret would provide strong leadership that the mentally fragile Henry VI lacked.
As queen, Margaret...
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From humble Caribbean roots to the pinnacle of imperial power, Josephine's life traced the arc of triumph and tragedy writ large across the canvas of history.
As an innocent island girl, she witnessed the horrors of the slave trade before a tempestuous arranged marriage brought the young Creole beauty to Parisian high society. There her grace and charm catapulted Josephine to fame in the salons and court of Louis XVI.
But as the guillotine's shadow...
11) Pyrrhus
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PYRRHUS, King of Epirus, entered at the very beginning of his life upon the extraordinary series of romantic adventures, which so strikingly marked his career. He became an exile and a fugitive from his father's house when he was only two years old, having been suddenly borne away at that period by the attendants of the household, to avoid a most imminent personal danger that threatened him. The circumstances which gave occasion for this extraordinary...
12) Charles II
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King Charles the Second was the son and successor of King Charles the First. These two are the only kings of the name of Charles that have appeared, thus far, in the line of English sovereigns. Nor is it very probable that there will soon be another. The reigns of both these monarchs were stained and tarnished with many vices and crimes, and darkened by national disasters of every kind, and the name is thus connected with so many painful associations...
13) Genghis Khan
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Three thousand years is a period of time long enough to produce great changes, and in the course of that time a great many different nations and congeries of nations were formed in the regions of Central Asia. The term Tartars has been employed generically to denote almost the whole race. The Monguls are a portion of this people, who are said to derive their name from Mongol Khan, one of their earliest and most powerful chieftains. The descendants...
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Step into the pages of history and uncover the incredible true story of Peter the Great, Russia's legendary modernizing Czar.
In his engaging book "Peter the Great", Jacob Abbott chronicles the ruler's fascinating rise to power as a young boy and his tireless mission to transform Russia through ambitious reforms. Follow along on Peter's unconventional journey to shape his country's future.
Witness the challenges Peter faces as he drags a reluctant...
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Step into the riveting world of medieval England through the pages of "The Story of Richard III" by Jacob Abbott. This enthralling juvenile biography offers an illuminating journey into the life and legacy of one of history's most intriguing figures-Richard III, a monarch whose story is woven with controversy, ambition, and enduring mystery.
From the gripping opening chapters detailing Richard's ascent to the throne amidst the tumultuous War of the...
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Saddle up for an action-packed adventure into the ancient world of legendary warrior kings. Jacob Abbott's "The History of Pyrrhus" brings to life the epic story of Pyrrhus of Epirus-the fearless tactician whose battlefield exploits rocked the Mediterranean and earned him a place in the history books.
Follow along as Pyrrhus claws his way to power, facing enemies at every turn. Witness the cunning tactics and courage that empower this master warrior...
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Hannibal, an ancient warrior who almost conquered Rome, was one of the greatest generals in history. His story of adventure, courage, and cunning began in Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa, around 247 BC. Hannibal's father, Hamilcar, was also a famous general who fought against Rome in the First Punic War. Hannibal inherited his father's hatred of Rome, and swore to never be its friend or ally. When he was only nine years old, he accompanied...
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Jacob Abbott was one of the most prolific American writers of history in the nineteenth century, writing many biographies on the world's most influential leaders in a clear and exciting style. This comprehensive volume, first published in 1849 and part of Abbott's Illustrated Histories series, details the remarkable and fascinating life of William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England.
The king's life is researched and recorded thoroughly,...
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Discover the gripping true story of King Charles I of England in this engaging historical biography for young readers. With vivid storytelling that brings the past to life, "History of King Charles the First of England" whisks you back to the tumultuous Stuart era, when the fate of a kingdom rested on the shoulders of one extraordinary monarch.
Step inside the palace intrigues and royal drama as Charles navigates the tricky game of thrones. Witness...