by admin | Jan 29, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
King Alfred of England Description of the Book The story of England’s greatest king is a story of war, peace, courage, learning and strength of character – and, ultimately, the triumph of light over darkness. Narrated by the narrator Jacob Abbott, the...
by admin | Jan 28, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
Julius Caesar Description of the Book The jealous conspirators convinced Brutus, Caesar’s friend, to join their plot to kill Caesar. To prevent Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators assassinated him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
Hannibal The Carthaginian Description of the Book More than two thousand years ago, one of the greatest military leaders in history nearly destroyed Rome. Hannibal, a fearsome African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and elephants over the...
by admin | Jan 22, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
Genghis Khan Description of the Book Genghis Khan and the Creation of the Modern World is written by Jack Weatherford, a professor of anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota. His book is well known as a work of popular history. The book tells the story of...
by admin | Jan 21, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
Darius The Great Description of the Book The narrative of Darius started with Cambyses’ climb to the Persian high position and his resulting success of Egypt. On Cambyses’ demise, a usurper expected the privileged position. Darius dispatched the usurper...
by admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Jacob Abbott
Cyrus The Great Description of the Book Cyrus was an expert in military training who defeated the Medes, the Lydians and the Babylonians, creating the largest empire of his time. He is also known as the leader of this diverse empire in respect of minority rights,...
