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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 Madame Roland
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The astonishing story of one of the leading women of the French Revolution-and of her own ironic but grisly end at the guillotine-is told with typical intensity and passion by master storyteller John Abbott in this gripping account of the events leading up to the infamous Reign of Terror.Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland, better known as Madame Roland, and her husband, Jean-Marie Ro...
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    22,32 €

  • History of Louis XIV
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The story of Louis XIV-the 'Sun King' of France, is a gripping tale of royal grandeur, despotism, corruption, and moral degeneracy, which, in its very extravagance, laid the seed for the destruction of the French royal house and the infamous revolution of 1789.During Louis XIV’s lengthy reign he engaged in what seemed to be a never-ending series of foreign wars, all the while f...
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    40,33 €

  • History of Hernando Cortez
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    A masterful retelling of the incredible story of the conquest of the Aztec Empire by a handful of Spaniard Conquistadors, assisted by their far more numerous Indian allies, under the leadership of Hernando Cortez.Starting with Cortez’s family background, master storyteller John Abbott sketches the path of the young adventurer-sparing no details of the less pleasant aspects of h...
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    39,32 €

  • 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 €

  • History of Louis XIV
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The story of Louis XIV-the 'Sun King' of France, is a gripping tale of royal grandeur, despotism, corruption, and moral degeneracy, which, in its very extravagance, laid the seed for the destruction of the French royal house and the infamous revolution of 1789.During Louis XIV’s lengthy reign he engaged in what seemed to be a never-ending series of foreign wars, all the while f...
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    23,23 €

  • 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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    24,38 €

  • 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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    40,37 €

  • Louis XIV (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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    24,39 €

  • Louis Philippe (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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    23,63 €

  • 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 €

  • 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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    24,33 €

  • History of Maria Antoinette
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The tragic drama of Maria Antoinette-otherwise known as Marie Antoinette-and her bloody end during the French Revolution has fascinated students of history from all over the world, but rarely have the full facts been so completely captured and mapped out as in this wonderful retelling by master storyteller John Abbott.The fifth child of Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa and Empe...
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    22,29 €

  • Josephine
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    'Know the woman, and you will know the man' is a proverb oft-repeated, and nowhere is it proved truer than in this highly insightful biography of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and famous in her own right. With his usual masterful flair, John S. C. Abbott provides the reader with a detailed description of Josephine’s dramatic life: her bi...
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    22,25 €

  • Josephine
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    'Know the woman, and you will know the man' is a proverb oft-repeated, and nowhere is it proved truer than in this highly insightful biography of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and famous in her own right. With his usual masterful flair, John S. C. Abbott provides the reader with a detailed description of Josephine’s dramatic life: her bi...
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    39,34 €

  • History of Madame Roland
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The astonishing story of one of the leading women of the French Revolution-and of her own ironic but grisly end at the guillotine-is told with typical intensity and passion by master storyteller John Abbott in this gripping account of the events leading up to the infamous Reign of Terror.Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland, better known as Madame Roland, and her husband, Jean-Marie Ro...
    Disponible

    38,27 €

  • 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...
    Disponible

    40,38 €

  • History of Maria Antoinette
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    The tragic drama of Maria Antoinette-otherwise known as Marie Antoinette-and her bloody end during the French Revolution has fascinated students of history from all over the world, but rarely have the full facts been so completely captured and mapped out as in this wonderful retelling by master storyteller John Abbott.The fifth child of Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa and Empe...
    Disponible

    39,38 €

  • History of Hernando Cortez
    John S. C. Abbott / John SCAbbott
    A masterful retelling of the incredible story of the conquest of the Aztec Empire by a handful of Spaniard Conquistadors, assisted by their far more numerous Indian allies, under the leadership of Hernando Cortez.Starting with Cortez’s family background, master storyteller John Abbott sketches the path of the young adventurer-sparing no details of the less pleasant aspects of h...
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    22,22 €

  • 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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    23,23 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • DANIEL BOONE THE PIONEER OF KENTUCKY
    John S. C. Abbott
    'Daniel Boone' by John S. C. Abbott is a riveting biography that brings to lifestyles the legendary frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone. Published within the mid-nineteenth century, Abbott’s work gives a detailed and captivating account of Boone’s life against the backdrop of America’s westward enlargement throughout the overdue 18th century. The biography delves into Boone...
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    13,74 €

  • The Young Astronomer; or, The Facts Developed by Modern Astronomy ..
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabo... Abbott
    In this accessible and engaging book, John S. C. Abbott presents a comprehensive guide to modern astronomy. With detailed explanations of key concepts and insights into the most exciting discoveries of the time, this book is perfect for students, educators, and anyone who wants to explore the wonders of the universe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally im...
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    34,79 €

  • The History of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Including a Brief Narrative of All the Most Important Events Which Have Occured in Europe Since the Fall of Napoleon I Until the Present Time
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabo... Abbott
    This book is a comprehensive history of Napoleon III, the Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. The book covers Napoleon III’s rise to power, his political and military achievements, as well as his downfall and exile. It also provides a broader narrative of European history in the 19th century, contextualizing Napoleon III’s reign within this broader context.This work has be...
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    47,07 €

  • The Empire Of Russia
    JOHN S.C. ABBOTT
    This fascinating book chronicles the history of Russia, from its early origins to the modern era. With vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, Abbott paints a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the world’s most complex and powerful nations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...
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    29,75 €

  • History of Louis XIV
    John S. C. (John Stevens Cabo... Abbott
    Explore the fascinating life and reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, in this classic historical text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and ...
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    27,96 €

  • History of King Phillip
    John S. C. Abbott / Harper and Brothers
    Travel back in time to the days of King Philip and the early struggles of the American colonies. This detailed historical account is a fascinating read for anyone interested in early American history or Native American culture. Follow the story of King Philip’s War and its impact on New England and beyond.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, an...
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    41,67 €


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