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Jacob Abbott was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. Check out the following list of books to take and exciting, informative, and easy to understand stroll through... Read Full Overview

Julius Caesar is one of the most famous men in history and this is a definitive look at the compete life of this great man including his early life, the conquest of Gaul, crossing the Rubicon, civil and much more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to... Read Full Overview

"History of Julius Caesar" from Jacob Abbott. American writer of children's books (1803-1879).

There were three great European nations in ancient days, each of which furnished history with a hero: the Greeks, the Carthaginians, and the Romans. The Roman hero was Caesar. He was born just one hundred years before the Christian era. His renown does not depend, like that of... Read Full Overview

The History of Julius Caesar by Abbott, Jacob is a comprehensive account of the life and times of one of the most famous figures in Roman history. The book begins with Caesar's early life and follows his rise to power, his conquests, and his eventual assassination. Abbott provides... Read Full Overview

It is the object of this series of histories to present a clear, distinct, and connected narrative of the lives of those great personages who have in various ages of the world made themselves celebrated as leaders among mankind, and, by the part they have taken in the public... Read Full Overview

An excellent biography not just of Julius Caesar but of the times he was born into, raised during, and which ultimately lead to his ascension and demise. I've read more than a few books regarding this time period and this is the most excellent and the most concise. Anyone... Read Full Overview

An excellent biography not just of Julius Caesar but of the times he was born into, raised during, and which ultimately lead to his ascension and demise. I've read more than a few books regarding this time period and this is the most excellent and the most concise. Anyone... Read Full Overview

Julius Caesar was one of the most influential figures in ancient Roman history. Born into an aristocratic family in 100 BCE, Caesar embarked on a political career that would profoundly impact the Roman Republic.

As a young man, Caesar rose through the ranks of the military... Read Full Overview

""The History of Julius Caesar"" by Abbott, Jacob is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of one of the most famous figures in ancient history. This book chronicles the rise of Julius Caesar from his humble beginnings as a young man in Rome to his eventual ascension... Read Full Overview