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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-09
History Of Xerxes The Great Classic Reprint written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-09 with categories.
Revisit the famous battle of The 300 in Jacob Abbott's History of Xerxes the Great. Xerxes was Persian Emperor during their war with the Greeks in the 5th Century B.C.E. Jacob Abbott was a writer of popular histories and biographies, and in this book he tells the story of Xerxes' triumph over the Greeks with compelling style, often relating dramatic speeches by significant historical figures. Xerxes was the Emperor of the powerful Persian Empire. His father was King Darius, but his mother Atossa was a daughter of the admired Persian leader Cyrus the Great. His heritage as part of the Cyrus line catapulted him to the throne over Darius' other children. Xerxes promptly convened a council to prepare to attack Egypt, since the Persians were still outraged by the Ionian rebellion. But some urged Xerxes to invade Greece instead, and after being visited on successive nights by three phantoms, Xerxes finally resolved to invade Greece. Abbott vividly dramatizes these council speeches and phantom visits. As Abbott explains, legend and historical facts often become inseparable, and in such cases it is important for people to know the stories which have been in circulation for thousands of years. This is the approach taken throughout the book, particularly in the sections about Persia's defeat of Greece at the famous Battle of Thermopylae. Xerxes' victory over 300 Spartans has been repeatedly portrayed in literature and film, albeit from a Hellenic point of view. Abbott also relates significant parts of the story from the Greek perspective, departing from Xerxes' actions to praise the character and cunning of the Spartans. He contrasts the nobility of the Spartans with the barbarity of Xerxes, yet praises Xerxes accomplishments, which included later burning Athens to the ground. History of Xerxes the Great contains observations about the subjects of the story that make them more intriguing. The Spartan obsession with personal appearance and long hair, for example, is a fascinating topic in one chapter. The precise words spoken by the Oracle at Delphi is another. History of Xerxes the Great is a page-turning history that will please readers of all ages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : JACOB. ABBOTT
language : en
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Release Date : 2018
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History Of The Great Persian War
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Author : George W. Cox
language : en
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Release Date : 2015-07-04
History Of The Great Persian War written by George W. Cox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-04 with History categories.
Excerpt from History of the Great Persian War: From the Histories of Herodotus In the present edition the critical examination of the history, which formed the Second Part of the former volume, has been omitted. The change has been made not from any wish to disavow conclusions to which in my belief historical critics must more and more be carried by an impartial scrutiny, but because the questions there treated belong rather to a History of Greece than to a volume which is designed to place before English readers the narrative of the Persian war, not as it may be regarded from any modem point of view hut in the spirit and, as nearly as may he possible, in the language of Herodotus himself. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
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Release Date : 1850
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History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Blurb
Release Date : 2017-10-15
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The story of Xerxes the Great (circa 519-465 BC), the fourth king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, includes the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, famous in their own right-and which were pivotal to world and European history. The tale, woven by classic master storyteller Jacob Abbott is, as usual, free from the dry stuffiness which mars conventional historical accounts. Beginning with Xerxes' family background, the action starts straightaway with his interactions with Egypt and Greece, and the preparations for the invasion of that latter nation. Abbott's narration, based on meticulous research and primary sources, reveals the immense size of the Persian army, and that their ultimate intention was to conquer all of Europe. The Greek defensive preparations-spearheaded by the astonishing Spartans-are then reviewed. The mighty clash-and sacrifice-of the main Persian force and the 300 Spartans under Leonidas at Thermopylae forms one of the centerpieces of the work. It is followed by the equally important burning of Athens and the Battle of Salamis, where the Persian fleet was destroyed. Finally, faced with stalemate in Greece and rebellion at home, Xerxes was forced to return to Persia. His army, routed at the Battle of Plataea, followed him home, and the Persian attempt to seize Europe was definitively defeated. Cover image: Detail from Wilhelm von Kaulbach's Die Seeschlacht bei Salamis (1868).
Hist Of Xerxes The Grt
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Author : Jacob 1803-1879 Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-26
Hist Of Xerxes The Grt written by Jacob 1803-1879 Abbott and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with History categories.
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History Of Xerxes The Great Etc
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Author : Jacob ABBOTT
language : en
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Release Date : 1850
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Xerxes Makers Of History
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-07-09
Xerxes Makers Of History written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-09 with categories.
Xerxes Makers of History By Jacob Abbott The Mother of Xerxes. B.C. 522-484 Persian magnificence. The name of Xerxes is associated in the minds of men with the idea of the highest attainable elevation of human magnificence and grandeur. This monarch was the sovereign of the ancient Persian empire when it was at the height of its prosperity and power. It is probable, however, that his greatness and fame lose nothing by the manner in which his story comes down to us through the Greek historians. The Greeks conquered Xerxes, and, in relating his history, they magnify the wealth, the power, and the resources of his empire, by way of exalting the greatness and renown of their own exploits in subduing him. The mother of Xerxes.Cambyses. The mother of Xerxes was Atossa, a daughter of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the Persian empire. Cyrus was killed in Scythia, a wild and barbarous region lying north of the Black and Caspian Seas. His son Cambyses succeeded him. Ambition and selfishness of kings. A kingdom, or an empire, was regarded, in ancient days, much in the light of an estate, which the sovereign held as a species of property, and which he was to manage mainly with a view to the promotion of his own personal aggrandizement and pleasure. A king or an emperor could have more palaces, more money, and more wives than other men; and if he was of an overbearing or ambitious spirit, he could march into his neighbors' territories, and after gratifying his love of adventure with various romantic exploits, and gaining great renown by his ferocious impetuosity in battle, he could end his expedition, perhaps, by adding his neighbors' palaces, and treasures, and wives to his own. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
History Of Xerxes The Great Makers Of History
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
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Pausanias And Xerxa King Xerxes Daughter
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Author : Huberta M. Plum-Woehning
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-02
Pausanias And Xerxa King Xerxes Daughter written by Huberta M. Plum-Woehning and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02 with Poetry categories.
Excerpt from Pausanias and Xerxa, King Xerxes Daughter: Historical Drama in Five Acts Lysander, Officer, Friend to Pausanias, his father an Ephor, belonging to one of the highest families in Sparta. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.