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History of Louis Philippe
Abraham Lincoln raved that this series of historical biographies gave him "just that knowledge of past men and events which I need. I have read them with the greatest interest. To them I am indebted for about all the historical knowledge I have."
Considered what we would now call "young adult" literature, this collection, first published between 1848 and 1871, was designed to present a clear, distinct, connected narrative of the lives of the great figures of world history, those people who have been most influential, at least as American pastor and historian JOHN STEVENS CABOT ABBOTT (1805-1877) saw it from his 19th-century perspective.
Wildly popular and republished many times under different collected names, this replica set mimics the 1904 reprint known as the "Makers of History" series. It will delight students of history as well as show the scholar how history telling has changed over the last few centuries.
More than 30 other volumes in the series are also available from Cosimo Classics.
This volume, dating from 1871, covers the last French king, Louis Philippe I (1773-1850), from the origin of the House of Orleans and the dethroning of Charles X to Louis Philippe's ascension and the ending of the monarchy.
Considered what we would now call "young adult" literature, this collection, first published between 1848 and 1871, was designed to present a clear, distinct, connected narrative of the lives of the great figures of world history, those people who have been most influential, at least as American pastor and historian JOHN STEVENS CABOT ABBOTT (1805-1877) saw it from his 19th-century perspective.
Wildly popular and republished many times under different collected names, this replica set mimics the 1904 reprint known as the "Makers of History" series. It will delight students of history as well as show the scholar how history telling has changed over the last few centuries.
More than 30 other volumes in the series are also available from Cosimo Classics.
This volume, dating from 1871, covers the last French king, Louis Philippe I (1773-1850), from the origin of the House of Orleans and the dethroning of Charles X to Louis Philippe's ascension and the ending of the monarchy.
408 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2009
About the author
John S.C. Abbott
287 books25 followersJohn Stevens Cabot Abbott (Andover Theological Seminary; Bowdoin College, 1825) was a historian, Congregationalist pastor, and pedagogical writer. With his brothers, including Gorham and Jacob Abbott, he was a co-founder of Abbott Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies in New York City.
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March 20, 2020
Dated language and overly wordy but ok.
February 15, 2016
This biography covers much of what was occurring in general during Louis Philippe’s time before and during his reign as King of the French. Actually, LP often disappears into the background for lengthy periods whilst other notable figures or events are discussed.
Overall, this is an interesting account of France’s history from before the famous revolution through to the lesser known one of 1848.
This is also one of John Abbott’s better biographies. At times he recalls scenes to the standard of a talented fiction writer. Indeed, much of what occurred during the history covered in this work offers strong foundations for any authors wanting to write historical fiction.
Overall, this is an interesting account of France’s history from before the famous revolution through to the lesser known one of 1848.
This is also one of John Abbott’s better biographies. At times he recalls scenes to the standard of a talented fiction writer. Indeed, much of what occurred during the history covered in this work offers strong foundations for any authors wanting to write historical fiction.
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