Abbott - History 1

Xerxes is a historical biography by Jacob Abbott. Xerxes I, generally known as Xerxes the Great, was the fourth King of the Achaemenid Empire in modern day Persia, ruling from 486 to 465 BC. Excerpt……続きを見る

In 'Roman Politics' by Frank Frost Abbott, the author provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the political landscape in ancient Rome, focusing on the development of Roman institutions, ……続きを見る

Jacob Abbott's 'Nero' delves into the tumultuous life of the infamous Roman emperor, Nero, portraying his rise to power, decadence, and ultimate downfall. Written in Abbott's signature straightforwa……続きを見る

Gilbert Abbott À Beckett offers a humorous take on the history of England in "The Comic History of England." While maintaining historical accuracy, À Beckett infuses the narrative with wit and satir……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook "The French Revolution" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Not only does this book examine the events of the Revolution but ……続きを見る

This book introduces readers to the tumultuous world of the French Revolution with this riveting biography of Madame Roland. Follow her journey from a quiet provincial intellectual to a leading figu……続きを見る

In this fascinating book, Chris Abbott, a leading political analyst, takes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these……続きを見る

This collection presents the incredible life stories of the legendary Native Americans such as: Geronimo, Charles Eastman, Black Hawk, King Philip, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse. Contents: Charles Eastm……続きを見る

History of the Austrian Empire embraces all that is wild and wonderful in history; early struggles for aggrandizement, the fierce strife with the Turks, as wave after wave of Muslim invasion rolled ……続きを見る

The decades between the close of World War I and the end of the Thatcher era have changed and challenged family life in England dramatically. The Depression and World War II shifted priorities and b……続きを見る

The campaigns of Burnside, Goldsborough and Foster at coastal North Carolina. Contemporaneous Reporting. Illustrated.続きを見る

The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics by Immanuel Kant translated by Thomas Kingsmill Abbott These are such moral qualities as, when a man does not possess them, he is not bound to acquire them. They ……続きを見る

A contemporaneous description of Grierson's Cavalry raid into Southern Territory. Illustrated.続きを見る

This is a short history of Babylon, with some interesting stories and legends and an account of the fall of Babylon and it's destruction. 続きを見る

A look at the administration and functioning of the civil war era hospitals at Fortress Monroe. Illustrated.続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated fr……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated fr……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated fr……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated fr……続きを見る

The Britons Alfred the Great figures in history as the founder, in some sense, of the British monarchy. Of that long succession of sovereigns who have held the scepter of that monarchy, and whose go……続きを見る

We all live a double life: the external life which the world sees, and the internal life of hopes and fears, joys and griefs, temptations and sins, which the world sees not, and of which it knows bu……続きを見る

Richard III , from Abbotts Makers of History series, is a brief, illustrated history on the life of the English King. Richard III includes chapters on the Lancaster family, the War of the Roses, and……続きを見る

A discussion of the war west of the Mississippi including The Opelousas Expedition, The Corps d'Afrique, The Sabine Pass Expedition and the Triumphs and Disasters of the Red River Expedition. Illus……続きを見る

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Hannibal•Cornelius Nepos biography of Hannibal from Lives of Eminent Commanders•Jacob Abbotts biography entitled Hannibal•Livys History of Rome ……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated fr……続きを見る

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Nero•Suetonius biography of Nero from The Twelve Caesars•Books LXI-LXII in Cassius Dios Roman History, which discuss Nero•Plutarchs Life of Galb……続きを見る

Legends of abandoned old graveyards and some not so abandoned abound-the crying dog in the cemetary well, the wandering ghost of Long Tom March, who carries a deck of cards and won't rest until he f……続きを見る

This series of illustrated articles introduced Japan and the Japanese people to the American public in the mid nineteenth century. The impressions of the printed pictures and the words illustrating ……続きを見る

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical f……続きを見る

Dreaming, cherie?” and add, “the books will wait!” Nowーas the child sat balanced on the edge of an old rocker watching Tante tenderly and carefully placing her books into a heavy boxーshe felt that……続きを見る