Alexander The Great
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Alexander The Great (Makers of History #3)
by
Jacob Abbott
Alexander the Great king of Macedon (336–323 BC). He was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the known world.
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(first published 1849)
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This is a very general history of Alexander the Great that gives a big-picture view of his life. It was originally written for young people, so it is fairly simplified and contains quite a few educational excursions (Greek mythology, how oases are formed, how camels survive in the desert, etc.). However, it is well-written, exciting, and energetic. I'm planning on reading Paul Cartledge's book on Alexander the Great soon, and wanted a general overview of Alexander's life in a narrative format be...more
An interesting account of Alexander the great, better than abbott's usual level of writing. Abbott once gain weeps that the heroes of history were nothing but a bunch of butchers.
My first Kindle e-book, and free! Alexander was a bit of a lad, conquered most of the near east and then drank himself to death, all by the age of 32. Geezer.
A good book for the younger reader who wants to get acquainted with Alexander the Great.
Nicely told story of the greatest general who ever lived, and the most influential man in history... I missed some descriptions of some of the battles Alexander was involved in, so it was a little too short, but well worth the read.
Most biographies of Alexander that I've read or come across seem to go one of two ways: they either portray him as a tyrant or a hero. Jacob Abbott seems to do both, and it's almost as if this book is written in two halves, which makes it seem slightly disjointed.
The extraordinary spirit of Megas Alexandros, what made him different and superior to ordinary men and the fantastic opportunities he was presented. Not the best book on the subject, a little subjective, but inspiring nonetheless.
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Abbott was born at Hallowell, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1820; studied at Andover Theological Seminary in 1821, 1822, and 1824; was tutor in 1824-1825, and from 1825 to 1829 was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College; was licensed to preach by the Hampshire Association in 1826; founded the Mount Vernon School for Young Ladies ...more
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