Pyrrhus by Jacob Abbott
"Pyrrhus" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Pyrrhus, the King of Epirus, drawing parallels between his turbulent reign and the era of Alexander the Great. The narrative likely covers the various conflicts and political intrigues he faced, focusing on the historical context of ancient Macedonia and Epirus. The opening of the book sets the stage for Pyrrhus's extraordinarylife, highlighting his childhood exile and the complexities of his royal lineage. The narrative introduces key characters, such as Olympias, his ambitious mother, and Alexander the Great, against whom his destiny is often compared. Abbott portrays the political entanglements between Epirus and Macedon, foreshadowing the numerous challenges Pyrrhus would face as he navigated the turbulent waters of power, loyalty, and warfare in ancient times. The reader gets a sense of the dramatic and often perilous nature of royal life in this historical context, piquing interest in how Pyrrhus will define his legacy amidst such chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
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| Title | Pyrrhus Makers of History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, 318 B.C.-272 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27240 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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