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Alexander the Great

Autor Jacob Abbott Ilustrat de Alex Struik
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Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 - 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of Macedon, a state in northern ancient Greece. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. By the age of thirty, he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas. He was undefeated in battle and is considered one of history's most successful commanders. Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books.
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ISBN-13: 9781479308941
ISBN-10: 1479308943
Pagini: 172
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.24 kg
Editura: CREATESPACE

Notă biografică

Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American educator, historian, and prolific author best known for his popular historical biographies written for general readers and younger audiences. A graduate of Bowdoin College and Andover Theological Seminary, Abbott devoted much of his career to writing accessible accounts of major historical figures, combining narrative clarity with moral reflection.His widely read "Makers of History" series introduced nineteenth-century readers to figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Abbott's work is valued for its clear prose, orderly structure, and ability to make complex historical events understandable without sacrificing substance. His biographies remained staples of educational reading throughout the nineteenth century and continue to serve as approachable introductions to classical and early modern history.