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Immerse yourself in the incredible life of Alexander the Great with this engaging biography by Jacob Abbott. Follow the epic journey of this legendary conqueror as he forges an empire, leaves an indelible mark on history, and becomes one of the most influential figures of... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbot Alexander the Great is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by Jacob Abbott. Alexander was a great man... Read Full Overview

Abbott's account of Alexander's life reads like a Greek tragedy. We are reminded of Jesus admonition, For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? . Alexander gained the world, but at what cost? Abbott's book is an easy but fascinating... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott and his mother was Betsey Abbott. Abbott attended the Hallowell Academy. Abbott graduated... Read Full Overview

In this classic book, you'll an epic adventure back in time with Jacob Abbott's biography of Alexander the Great Join us as we explore the life of ancient Greece and Macedonia's mightiest conqueror and military genius.

With Abbott's classic storytelling, you'll journey... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. Check out the following list of books to take and exciting, informative, and easy to understand stroll through... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott was a well-known 19th century historian who wrote biographies on various ancient leaders, including this one about Alexander the Great. Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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Alexander the Great was a king of the Greek kingdom of Macedon. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, until... Read Full Overview

A stirring beacon from the ancient world, reimagined for today's reader. Alexander The Great opens a window on a boy who becomes a legend, and invites you to walk the fields of ancient Macedon and Greece with him. This classic biography offers a concise, humane portrait of leadership... Read Full Overview

Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty. He was born in Pella in 356 BC and succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age

Alexander the Great, one of the most fascinating read of an unsurpassed legendary hero written by Jacob Abbott. An invigorating book for all age groups, and it continues to attract the attention of mankind .

The works of Jacob Abbott are considered by critics as one of the best classical works of universal literature.