Alexander The Great - Jacob Abbott

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Résumé :
Jacob Abbott's series of biographies of prominent historical figures, Makers of History, includes one of the world's most inspiring figures: Alexander the Great. Abbott pens the story of Alexander III, who became the king of Macedonia - an ancient Greek kingdom - at the age of 19 and died a mere 13 years after. Known as Alexander the Great for his conquests across the world, the Macedonian king was also excessive in his lifestyle, which was probably why his resounding success didn't stay long with him despite his might. In Alexander the Great, Jacob Abbott expands on the king's life, providing detail about the constellation of factors and developments that made Alexander the Great who he was. Abbott's insights paint a rich canvas of one of the most enigmatic, powerful figures in world history, one who has been immortalized in many forms and names, but who most of us know little about....

Biographie:
Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) Born in Maine, in the United States, Jacob Abbott was a tutor and professor of philosophy and mathematics at Amherst College, as well as a prolific writer across genres. Over his long-spanning career, he wrote 180 books, which include books on children's fiction, biographies, religion, and American history. He also wrote 22 biographies of important figures in world history, including those of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Mary Queen of Scots, Genghis Khan, Xerxes, Julius Caesar, and Hannibal. Although these were all well received by readers across the world, his most famous works are his 14 Rollo series that follow the adventures and experiences of a boy called Rollo....

Sommaire:
Jacob Abbott's series of biographies of prominent historical figures, Makers of History, includes one of the world's most inspiring figures: Alexander the Great. Abbott pens the story of Alexander III, who became the king of Macedonia - an ancient Greek kingdom - at the age of 19 and died a mere 13 years after. Known as Alexander the Great for his conquests across the world, the Macedonian king was also excessive in his lifestyle, which was probably why his resounding success didn't stay long with him despite his might. In Alexander the Great, Jacob Abbott expands on the king's life, providing detail about the constellation of factors and developments that made Alexander the Great who he was. Abbott's insights paint a rich canvas of one of the most enigmatic, powerful figures in world history, one who has been immortalized in many forms and names, but who most of us know little about....