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  • Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    Few periods in history have become so intertwined with legend as the era of the buccaneers-or 'pirates' as they later became known. Originally privateers commissioned by the French, and later by the English and Dutch crowns, to hunt Spanish ships in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th century, the innate lawlessness of the profession inevitably spiraled out of control. The buccan...
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    40,27 €

  • History of Hortense
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s stepdaughter-and mother of Emperor Napoleon III-is as interesting as those of her more well-known family members, as revealed in this penetrating study by master storyteller John S. C. Abbott.Written while many of the personalities discussed in the book were still alive, this work tells of the life and times of Hortense Eugénie Cécile de Beauha...
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    23,29 €

  • History of Louis Philippe
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    A fascinating account of the life, trials, tribulations-and ultimately failure-of one of Europe’s first notable 'constitutional monarchs,' Louis Philippe (1773-1850).The first king to be properly elected by the National Assembly, his reign was based on the principle of union of king and people, and marked the first real shift away from the 'divine right to rule' approach to kin...
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    23,26 €

  • Peter Stuyvesant
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    This engrossing work details the early history of the colonization of Manhattan and its surrounding regions from the exploration of the Hudson River in 1610 through to the final surrender of the colony to the English in 1664.The thoroughly-researched history takes the reader through the trials and tribulations of colonists, Indians, slaves, soldiers, and politicians alike. Hard...
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    40,33 €

  • The Life of Christopher Columbus
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    This is one of the most enthralling and all-encompassing biographies ever written about Christopher Columbus, the man who changed the course of world history with his voyages over the Atlantic Ocean.Renowned history writer John S. C. Abbott takes the reader on a no-holds-barred-and remarkably objective-ride from Columbus’s background and life, to his struggle in the courts of P...
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    40,32 €

  • Red O’Shaughnessy
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A glittering, grit-streaked saga of survival and identity Red O Shaughnessy bursts from the bush with the fierce heart of a classic.Set in 19th century Australia, John Henry Macartney Abbott s Red O Shaughnessy is a historical fiction adventure that follows an Irish immigrant s fierce odyssey through colonial Australia. Part outback adventure tale, part intimate character stu...
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    17,87 €

  • The Newcastle Packets And The Hunter Valley
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A vanished chapter of Australia s coastal life comes alive sea salt, steam whistles and the human grit behind the Hunter River trade.The Newcastle Packets and the Hunter Valley by John Henry Macartney Abbott is a vivid, first-hand Australian historical narrative tracing the rise of colonial shipping routes, coal export and the working lives that shaped 19th century Australia....
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    17,79 €

  • Sydney Cove
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A vivid journey to the dawn of a nation experience Sydney Cove as you ve never seen it before.Sydney Cove is a richly imagined historical novel that plunges readers into 18th-century Australia, where the raw drama of early Australian settlement unfolds against the glittering sweep of Sydney Harbour. Following sailors, officers, convicts and settlers, the narrative brings to l...
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    16,99 €

  • The Governor’S Man
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A long-buried masterpiece of colonial drama is finally back: The Governor s Man by John Henry Macartney Abbott a stirring return to the convict era that reshapes our view of 19th century Australia.Set against the raw beauty and moral complexity of colonial Australia, this historical fiction follows the tense interplay between power and conscience as a Governor s trusted agent...
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    16,18 €

  • Tommy Cornstalk
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A raw, unforgettable voice from the veldt Tommy Cornstalk returns to print as a vivid portrait of courage, camaraderie, and the costs of war. John Henry Macartney Abbott s Tommy Cornstalk follows the life and adventures of an Australian soldier during the Boer War, blending gritty military adventure with the intimate soldier’s life narrative. Through episodic tales and sharp ...
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    16,97 €

  • Castle Vane
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A lost jewel of Colonial Australia returns: Castle Vane is a stirring tale of love, danger, and honor set against the wild beauty of the Upper Hunter River.J. H. M. Abbott s classic follows a principled British Army officer, a frontier homestead besieged by secrets, and the tangled loyalties of convict-era Australia. Against the 1840s New South Wales backdrop, Abbott weaves an ...
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    17,02 €

  • Sally
    John Henry Macartney Abbott
    A stirring rediscovery of love, courage and survival on the Australian frontier Sally: The Tale of a Currency Lass returns to print as a revived classic. Set in 19th-century Australia, John Henry Macartney Abbott s Australian historical novel follows Sally, a spirited currency lass, as she navigates the harsh beauty and moral complexity of colonial Australia. Part historica...
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    17,06 €

  • Napoleon Bonaparte
    John S. C. Abbott
    'Napoleon Bonaparte' by John S. C. Abbott is a biography of one of the most famous and controversial figures of European history. The book provides a detailed account of Napoleon’s life and achievements, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise to power as one of the most powerful emperors in European history.The book begins with a description of Napoleon...
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    12,17 €

  • Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
    John S. C. Abbott
    Embark on an exhilarating journey through the pages of 'Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi,' a captivating historical biography that revives the thrilling exploits of one of America’s early pioneers. After decades out of print, this remarkable edition from Alpha Editions has been meticulously restored for today s and future generations, ensuring that De Soto’s...
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    16,86 €

  • Austria, Its Rise and Present Power
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott / Wilfred C. Lay / Wilfred CLay
    John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805-1877) was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer. ...
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    26,36 €

  • Madame Roland (Esprios Classics)
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805-1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. Owing to the success of his work, The Mother at Home, he devoted himself from 1844 onwards, to literature. He was a voluminous writer of books on Christian ethics, and of popular histories, which were credited with cultivating a ...
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    22,13 €

  • Napoleon Bonaparte
    John S. C. Abbott
    Napoleon Bonaparte is a historical account narrative explores the life and military campaigns of a famed leader, focusing on strategic genius, remarkable achievements, and the complex socio-political landscape of France and Europe during his rise to power. The opening of the book establishes a tense atmosphere as formidable enemies march against France and reject offers of peac...
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    13,10 €

  • The French Revolution of 1789, as Viewed in the Light of Republican Institutions
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    'The French Revolution of 1789: As Viewed in the Light of Republican Institutions' by John Stevens Cabot Abbott offers a detailed historical account of one of history’s most transformative periods. This meticulous study examines the dramatic events of the French Revolution, providing insights into the political and social upheaval that reshaped France and influenced republican ...
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    28,89 €

  • The French Revolution of 1789, as Viewed in the Light of Republican Institutions
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    'The French Revolution of 1789: As Viewed in the Light of Republican Institutions' by John Stevens Cabot Abbott offers a detailed historical account of one of history’s most transformative periods. This meticulous study examines the dramatic events of the French Revolution, providing insights into the political and social upheaval that reshaped France and influenced republican ...
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    42,53 €

  • Joseph Bonaparte
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars with John S. C. Abbott’s 'Joseph Bonaparte,' a captivating biography from the 'Makers of History' series. Explore the life of Joseph Bonaparte, elder brother of Napoleon, who ascended to the throne as King of Spain during one of Europe’s most transformative periods. This meticulously researched account details Joseph’s reign ...
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    21,06 €

  • Joseph Bonaparte
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars with John S. C. Abbott’s 'Joseph Bonaparte,' a captivating biography from the 'Makers of History' series. Explore the life of Joseph Bonaparte, elder brother of Napoleon, who ascended to the throne as King of Spain during one of Europe’s most transformative periods. This meticulously researched account details Joseph’s reign ...
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    34,69 €

  • The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    'Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones' chronicles the extraordinary life of a pivotal figure in American naval history. John S. C. Abbott’s biography delves into the daring exploits of John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, offering a compelling account of his contributions to naval warfare. This meticulously researched histor...
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    21,07 €

  • The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    'Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones' chronicles the extraordinary life of a pivotal figure in American naval history. John S. C. Abbott’s biography delves into the daring exploits of John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, offering a compelling account of his contributions to naval warfare. This meticulously researched histor...
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    34,70 €

  • History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Explore the life and legacy of one of history’s most influential figures in John S. C. Abbott’s 'History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.' This meticulously prepared edition delves into the reign of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, and his profound impact on 18th-century Europe.A pivotal figure in German and European history, Frederick...
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    42,27 €

  • Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the life of a pivotal figure in early American history with 'Miles Standish: The Puritan Captain' by John S. C. Abbott. This meticulously researched biography explores the life and times of Myles Standish, a central figure in the establishment of Plymouth Colony. Discover the story of this courageous military leader and his crucial role in the survival of the Pilgrim...
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    21,01 €

  • Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the life of a pivotal figure in early American history with 'Miles Standish: The Puritan Captain' by John S. C. Abbott. This meticulously researched biography explores the life and times of Myles Standish, a central figure in the establishment of Plymouth Colony. Discover the story of this courageous military leader and his crucial role in the survival of the Pilgrim...
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    34,64 €

  • George Washington; or, Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the life and times of America’s first president with John S. C. Abbott’s 'George Washington, or Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.' This biography offers a detailed look at George Washington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and his subsequent leadership as president. Explore the world of colonial America and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs...
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    21,06 €

  • George Washington; or, Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the life and times of America’s first president with John S. C. Abbott’s 'George Washington, or Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.' This biography offers a detailed look at George Washington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and his subsequent leadership as president. Explore the world of colonial America and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs...
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    34,69 €

  • The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews With the Savage Tribes, Two Hu
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of 17th-century North America with 'Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions' by John S. C. Abbott. This historical account chronicles the remarkable expeditions of La Salle and his fellow explorers as they navigate the vast and uncharted Mississippi River Valley.Discover the ambitions and challenges faced by these ...
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    34,69 €

  • Hortense
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
    Delve into the captivating world of 19th-century France with John S. C. Abbott’s 'Hortense, Makers of History Series.' This meticulously prepared print edition offers a window into the era of Louis Philippe and the tumultuous events that shaped French history. Explore the lives and influences within French royalty during a pivotal period.A valuable addition to historical biogra...
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    21,09 €


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