Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.
Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conq...
Jacob Abbott was a prominent American writer in the nineteenth century. Abbott was a very prolific author of books for children as well as detailed histories and biographies on some of the world's most famous figures and events. Abbott's best known biographies are on Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Cleopatra, and Julius Caesar. Abbott's book on Alexander the Great, published in 1848, is part of his Makers of History series. The book provides great insight into his life as it presents little known facts of one of history's most famous people.
Jacob Abbott was a prominent American writer in the nineteenth century. Abbott was a very prolific author of books for children as well as detailed hi...
