The History of Genghis Khan by Jacob Abbott is a part of the Makers of History series intended for young readers which contains biographies of important historical figures. This simply narrated history of Genghis Khan traces the life of the great conqueror, from being the son of a minor chieftain in Mongolia to becoming the ruler of arguably the largest empire in history. Genghis Khan (c. 1162 -1227), born Temüjin, was the founder and first Great Khan (Emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the...

Even a wild, romantic, fictional love story cannot come close to the true history of Cleopatra, the stunningly beautiful Queen of Egypt in the Roman era of 30BC. This is her biography told in detail by the author.

Jacob Abbott in this book talks about the history of King Richard the First of England. He discussed in detail the life of the king starting with the story of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, then furthering it up with the adventures of his life. This book encapsulates everything worth knowing about this fearless, boisterous, and reckless king.

In 'Cleopatra' by Jacob Abbott, readers are drawn into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt and the life of one of its most famous queens. Abbott's detailed and engaging narrative style brings to life the complexities of Cleopatra's reign, her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the political intrigue of the era. The book offers a well-researched and historically accurate portrayal of Cleopatra's life, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient history and powerful women in antiquity. Abbott skillfully weaves together historical facts with his own...

ALEXANDER the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life. Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action.Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short period, a very brilliant series of exploits, which were so bold, so romantic, and which led him into such adventures in scenes of the greatest magnificence and splendor,...

ALFRED THE GREAT figures in history as the founder, in some sense, of the British monarchy. Of that long succession of sovereigns who have held the scepter of that monarchy, and whose government has exerted so vast an influence on the condition and welfare of mankind, he was not, indeed, actually the first.There were several lines of insignificant princes before him, who governed such portions of the kingdom as they individually possessed, more like semi-savage chieftains than English kings. Alfred followed these by the principle of hereditary right, and spent his life in laying broad and...

In 'Königin Elisabeth' erforscht Jacob Abbott das faszinierende Leben und die Regierungszeit einer der bekanntesten Monarchinnen der Geschichte: Elisabeth I. von England. Dieser Band ist tief in den literarischen Strömungen des 19. Jahrhunderts verwurzelt, verbindet er doch historische Genauigkeit mit erzählerischer Lebendigkeit. Abbott stellt nicht nur die politischen und kulturellen Herausforderungen dar, denen sich Elisabeth gegenübersah, sondern beleuchtet auch ihre taktischen Meisterleistungen in der Diplomatie und der Kunst der Selbstdarstellung. Der Leser wird auf eine Reise durch...

Jacob Abbotts 'Dschingis Khan' ist ein fesselndes Geschichtswerk, das die Lebensgeschichte eines der mächtigsten und umstrittensten Herrscher der Menschheitsgeschichte detailliert beleuchtet. Das Buch bietet einen anschaulichen Einblick in die politischen und kulturellen Umstände, die den Aufstieg Dschingis Khans begünstigten. Abbott zeichnet mit präzisem und dennoch lebendigem Stil ein Bild von Khans strategischem Genie und der brutalen Entschlossenheit, die ihn prägte. In einer erzählerischen Art und Weise, die sowohl interessierte Laien als auch Geschichtsinteressierte anspricht,...

Jacob Abbotts Werk "Kyrus der Große" bietet eine anschauliche und fundierte Darstellung des Lebens und der Errungenschaften von Kyros II., auch bekannt als Kyrus der Große, dem Gründer des Achämenidenreiches. In einem beeindruckend umfassenden literarischen Stil vereint Abbott historische Genauigkeit mit ergreifender Erzählkunst und wirft einen detaillierten Blick auf die politischen und militärischen Errungenschaften von Kyrus, welcher als einer der bedeutendsten Herrscher der Antike gilt. Abbott zeichnet ein lebhaftes Bild von der Entstehung des Perserreichs und der Eroberung...