Romance Of Biography: Illustrated In The Lives Of Historic Personages (1855)

By Francis L. Hawks

Book Overview

Romance of Biography: Illustrated in the Lives of Historic Personages is a book written by Francis Lister Hawks and published in 1855. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of famous historical figures, including Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Alexander the Great. Hawks presents these biographical sketches in a unique way, focusing on the romantic aspects of the lives of these individuals. He portrays their lives as epic tales of love, passion, and adventure, rather than dry accounts of historical events. The book is beautifully illustrated with engravings and portraits of the historical figures, adding to the romantic and dramatic feel of the book. Overall, Romance of Biography is a fascinating and engaging read that brings historical figures to life in a new and exciting way. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history or biographies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116568151X
• ISBN13: 9781165681518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"