This is a classic historical book about medieval life, in the time of William the Conqueror. This book will appeal to those who are delighted with the legends, knights and kings. As in all the stor...więcej »
Darius the Great has a historical background, like many other books by Jacob Abbott. The plot of the dramatic series of events in the ancient history of the Middle East. The main character, Darius,...więcej »
This is another story about a famous person. Richard the Lionhearted as he is known such a large historical figure in Europe, especially in the period of the crusades. Ideal for those who begin to ...więcej »
Richard 3 went down in history as a great king. He was the last king from the House of York. Jacob Abbott remembers historical events from an impartial point of view. His text not only covers Richa...więcej »
Fascinating short history of the life and legends of Romulus and the foundation of Rome and the Roman empire. There is political intrigue, social foundation and mystery/magic in this telling of thi...więcej »
The most amazing thing about this story is that we can feel the life story of Genghis Khan. Starting from being the son of a minor chieftain in Mongolia to becoming the ruler of arguably the larges...więcej »
Charles the Second is the story of Prince Charles, who, after his father’s death, came to the throne. In a sense, this is a continuation of the book „Charles the First.” However, ...więcej »
Jacob Abbott’s biography of Margaret of Anjou is written in simple manner, making it digestible for the reader who dislikes the stuffy story. Margaret of Anjou was remembered as one of the mo...więcej »
Jacob Abbott gave us the opportunity to plunge past. To step back in time a read about a man who had such an impact of the world. The author takes you into the tent of Alexander and you can see wit...więcej »
It’s a brief review of the life of King Alfred, but with very detailed events. A truly moving account of one of England’s greatest heroes. The author, in turn, was again able to passion...więcej »
What Jacob Abbott really appreciates is his ability to uncover and animate well-known characters. So, for example, he did with Peter the Great. Most of the story is dedicated to the achievements of...więcej »
The story mainly concerns the invasion of Xerxes in Greece and the burning of Athens, which was the main event in his career. The author emphasized how the war destroyed the population and producti...więcej »
This story is about Hannibal Barca, who was compared to Julius Caesar. Virtually every family in Rome lost a family member because of Hannibal in the fifteen years he spent occupying Italy. He neve...więcej »
This is a story about a historical figure written by Abbott. The author describes in detail the youth of Caesar nd his role in the Sylla and Marius conflict. Readers learn a lot of interesting fact...więcej »
This story provides background information about Cyrus, who is mentioned in the Bible. Cyrus is the king who liberated the Jews from Babylonian captivity. Abbott’s talent lies in the fact tha...więcej »
This book requires you to have a more detailed history.Pyrrhus is a defender of the city of Tarentum, protecting him from the Romans. Only by knowing the origins of the story can you feel this stor...więcej »
This book covers the whole history of England after the death of Richard 1. Great emphasis is placed on the coming to power of Richard 2. His overthrow and death are also described in detail by the...więcej »
One of those stories that can drop you deep into your soul and feel the moments of the life of Mary Queen. Always considered a threat by the Protestants and the English throne. She didn’t hav...więcej »
What else can impress in the history of Queen Elizabeth? However, Jacob Abbott was able to show us the other secret aspects of the queen’s life. The author is doing a tremendous job describin...więcej »
This book takes you inside the life and times of one of the most notoriously monstrous emperors of history. This story helps to expand your knowledge of history. Easy-to-read story about an ominous...więcej »
