Jacob Abbott

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  Julius Caesar

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  Foreword

  I. Marius And Sylla
  II. Caesar’s Early Years
  III. Advancement To The Consulship
  IV. The Conquest Of Gaul
  V. Pompey
  VI. Crossing The Rubicon
  VII. The Battle Of Pharsalia
  VIII. The Flight And Death Of Pompey
  IX. Caesar In Egypt
  X. Caesar Imperator
  XI. The Conspiracy
  XII. The Assassination

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  Julius Caesar is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers Jacob and John S.C. Abbott. Reprinted by Canon Press, these biographies have been edited and brought up to date for readers twelve and up. Not only are these editions given vintage style paperback covers, but they also include introductions that explain where these men and women fit into the timeline of history.

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  Nero

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  Nero! The name is both a shame and a shudder. In his life we are presented with an astonishing picture of human greed, cunning, and selfishness at its worst. And thanks to his prominent position, Nero’s example of monstrosity has stood as a lesson and a warning to all men since. Born of Agrippina, of whom only such a son was worthy, he ran the gamut of every human crime and folly, making the Roman Empire minister to his atrocities. When he died, escaping human vengeance at the end, he lamented that so splendid a genius should have to pass away.
  This thrilling biography-written by Jacob Abbott and newly edited for younger readers-offers a glimpse into the life of this spoiled prince who became a royal monster.

  Nero is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers-Jacob and John S.C. Abbott. Reprinted by Canon Press, these biographies have been edited and brought up-to-date for readers twelve and up. Not only are these editions given vintage style paperback covers, but they also include introductions that explain where these men and women fit into the timeline of history.

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