Our Prince Charles now becomes, by the death of his father, King Charles the Second, both of England and of Scotland. That is, he becomes so in theory, according to the principles of the English Constitution, though, in fact, he is a fugitive and an exile still. Notwithstanding his exclusion, however, from the exercise of what he considered his right to reign, he was acknowledged as king by all true Royalists in England, and by all the continental powers. They would not aid him to recover his throne, but in the courts and royal palaces which he visited he was regarded as a king, and was...

Julius Caesar is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers-Jacob and John S.C. Abbott. Reprinted by Canon Press, these biographies have been edited and brought up to date for readers twelve and up. Not only are these editions given vintage style paperback covers, but they also include introductions that explain where these men and women fit into the timeline of history.

This is a complete biography of Alexander the Great for people of all ages, complete with illustrations and maps. It gives a very good overview whilst remaining easy to read and assuming no prior knowledge. The maps give a very helpful guide to the progress that Alexander made through his conquests. An excellent introduction and overview for anyone interested in the life of this great conqueror.

Strategy Six Pack 2 brings together six master works for military theorists: Cleopatra by Jacob Abbott, The Military Institutions of the Romans by Flavius Vegetus Renatus, Alexander The Great by Jacob Abbot, Napoleon Bonaparte by John S. C. Abbott, Military Maxims by the Duke of Wellington and The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt. Each classic text has been newly revised and expertly edited. Two thousand years of military science distilled into one awesome book.

Strategy Six Pack 3 presents a classic sextet of tactical texts: Sea Power by Cyprian Bridge Xerxes by Jacob Abbott Joan of Arc by Edward Shepherd Creasy Elements of Military Art and Science by H. W. Halleck Andrew Jackson by William Garrott Brown Aircraft and Submarines by Willis J. Abbot HalleckOs Elements of Military Art and Science is a timeless manual that is required reading in military schools. There is also Sea Power by Cyprian Bridge and Willis J. AbbotOs Aircraft and Submarines, the definitive work on early pre-World War I flying machines, an aviation buffOs delight. Plus a look at...

ONever interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.O - Napoleon Bonaparte. Strategy Six Pack 2 brings together six master works for military theorists: Cleopatra by Jacob Abbott The Military Institutions of the Romans (De Re Militari) by Flavius Vegetus Renatus Alexander The Great by Jacob Abbott Napoleon Bonaparte by John S. C. Abbott Military Maxims by the Duke of Wellington The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt Each classic text has been newly revised and expertly edited with notes, images and a table of contents. Two thousand years of military science distilled into one awesome...

Cleopatra tells the story of the girl queen who inherited the richest empire in the world - one that stretched from the scorching deserts of lower Egypt to the shining Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria. In his concise biography, Historian Jacob Abbott brings to life the intrigue, romance and dramatic action of Cleopatra's life and times.

Cleopatra tells the story of the girl queen who inherited the richest empire in the world - one that stretched from the scorching deserts of lower Egypt to the shining Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria. In his concise biography, Historian Jacob Abbott brings to life the intrigue, romance and dramatic action of Cleopatra's life and times.

Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly referred to as 'Nero, ' ruled the world for thirteen years, from 54 to 68 AD. During his reign, Rome's theaters and games were heavily patronized. Thousands of innocents were martyred before the mob. Nero himself was widely believed to have caused the Great Fire of Rome - in an attempt to clear some land for a property extension - and to have blamed the disaster's origins on the Christians. A cruel young tyrant with an Oedipus complex who was generally unpopular with the populace, Nero lived hard and fast and committed suicide...