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Jacob Abbott was a well-known 19th century historian who wrote biographies on various leaders and famous individuals,...  Read More >>

Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and...  Read More >>

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General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1891 Original Publisher: Clarendon Press Subjects:...  Read More >>

In this comprehensive interdisciplinary biography, richly illustrated with visual and musical examples, James Winn...  Read More >>

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Why is Robert Bruce a giant? Because he proved to the medieval world that superior military might could be overcome...  Read More >>

Exposed! Read the shocking truth that's been buried for more than 100 years. Find out what really lurked beneath...  Read More >>

Cay Garcia was given only a few hours to pack up her belongings, say goodbye to dear friends and leave Riyadh for...  Read More >>

Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American writer of children's books. His Rollo books, such as Rollo at Work, Rollo...  Read More >>

A fascinating glimpse into the most private thoughts of the queens of England, from Catherine of Aragon to Victoria....  Read More >>

This accessible, immensely readable biography of Peter the Great by Jacob Abbott is part of the 'Makers of History'...  Read More >>

LIKE TEST PREP presents its workbook series for Meet Amazing Americans, a website created by US Library of Congress...  Read More >>

"The ""Lay of the Last Minstrel,"" Scott's first romantic tale, was published in January, 1805, and won for its...  Read More >>

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This accessible, immensely readable biography of Nero by Jacob Abbott is the best single-volume introduction to...  Read More >>

A fresh, witty, accessible life of Queen Victoria. Not since Lytton Strachey has the irony, contradictions and influence...  Read More >>

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Audrey Hepburn is one of the enduring icons from Hollywood's Golden Era and this book chronicles her career highs...  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

THE RICH AND FAMOUS COME TO AFRICA AND HAVE A BALL AND LEAVE. MEANWHILE THE COLLECTIVE COUNTRY HAS ITS CHALLANGES...  Read More >>

This accessible, immensely readable biography of Mary, Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott is part of the 'Makers of...  Read More >>

The life and times of the Anglo-Saxon king  Read More >>

[A] superb history.... In these thrilling, highly readable pages, we meet Rasputin, the shaggy, lecherous mystic...;...  Read More >>