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More than just a marvelously-told history of the life of the founder of Rome, this work by storyteller extraordinaire Jacob Abbott shows how early historical accounts weaved fact and fiction into a founding story so appealing that it has persisted through the millennia.Abbott... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott was a well-known 19th century historian who wrote biographies on various leaders and famous individuals, including this one about Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome who has been credited with founding the Eternal City along with his brother Remus. CADMUS

Sail back to the captivating origins of Rome in this engaging biography of its legendary founder Romulus. Written by acclaimed historian Jacob Abbott, Romulus whisks young readers back to antiquity to unravel the myth and intrigue cloaking the city's astonishing beginnings.

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More than just a marvelously-told history of the life of the founder of Rome, this work by storyteller extraordinaire Jacob Abbott shows how early historical accounts weaved fact and fiction into a founding story so appealing that it has persisted through the millennia. Abbott... Read Full Overview

"Romulus" from Jacob Abbott. American writer of children's books (1803-1879).

A historical narrative recounting the legendary life of Romulus, the traditional founder of Rome, presented in a clear and structured form for general readership. Jacob Abbott traces the story from its mythic origins through the establishment of the early... Read Full Overview

More than just a marvelously-told history of the life of the founder of Rome, this work by storyteller extraordinaire Jacob Abbott shows how early historical accounts weaved fact and fiction into a founding story so appealing that it has persisted through the millennia. Abbott... Read Full Overview

Some men are renowned in history on account of the extraordinary powers and capacities which they exhibited in the course of their career, or the intrinsic greatness of the deeds which they performed. Others, without having really achieved any thing in itself very great or wonderful,... Read Full Overview

Romulus, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Explore the legendary origins of one of history's most influential empires in Jacob Abbott's "Romulus, Makers of History." Delve into the captivating story of Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, and the early Roman kings who shaped its destiny. This meticulously prepared... Read Full Overview

Explore the legendary origins of one of history's most influential empires in Jacob Abbott's "Romulus, Makers of History." Delve into the captivating story of Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, and the early Roman kings who shaped its destiny. This meticulously prepared... Read Full Overview

Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of Rhea Silvia and Mars. They were, together with their mother, cast into the Tiber. The god Tiberinus saved Rhea Silvia from drowning, and the brothers were miraculously rescued by a she-wolf. The wolf reared the twins together with her cubs... Read Full Overview

SOME men are renowned in history on account of the extraordinary powers and capacities which they exhibited in the course of their career, or the intrinsic greatness of the deeds which they performed. Others, without having really achieved any thing in itself very great or wonderful,... Read Full Overview

Some men are renowned in history on account of the extraordinary powers and capacities which they exhibited in the course of their career, or the intrinsic greatness of the deeds which they performed. Others, without having really achieved any thing in itself very great or wonderful,... 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. EducationAbbott... Read Full Overview

A historical narrative recounting the legendary life of Romulus, the traditional founder of Rome, presented in a clear and structured form for general readership. Jacob Abbott traces the story from its mythic origins through the establishment of the early... Read Full Overview