True Stories from Ancient History Chronologically Arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne

By Agnes Strickland

Book Overview

""True Stories from Ancient History"" is a book written by Agnes Stickland that provides a chronological account of significant events in history from the creation of the world to the death of Charlemagne. The book is intended for young readers and presents historical events in an engaging and accessible manner. The stories are based on real events and people, and the book includes biographical sketches of famous figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and King Arthur. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of history, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages. Stickland's writing style is clear and concise, making it easy for young readers to follow along and understand the historical events. Overall, ""True Stories from Ancient History"" is an excellent resource for young readers interested in learning about history in an engaging and accessible way.1836. Strickland, historical writer, began her literary career with a poem. Abandoning poetry she next produced historical volumes including True Stories. Let it be remembered that this Work is written rather to raise curiosity, than to satisfy it: a mere initiatory trifle for very young readers.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: 1162635452
• ISBN13: 9781162635453
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"