The Boys' Book of Famous Rulers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farmer, Lydia Hoyt, 1842-1903

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Boys' Book of Famous Rulers" by Lydia Hoyt Farmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book aims to provide young readers with engaging biographical sketches of some of history's most renowned rulers, accompanied by insights into the eras they governed and the customs of their peoples. Its enchanting narration is intended to captivate the imaginations of boys, offering them a glimpse into the lives of powerful historical figures. At the start of the book, Farmer introduces Agamemnon, the legendary king of Mycenae, and his critical role in the Trojan War as described in Homer's "Iliad." The narrative dives into the events that led to the war, casting light on the intrigue surrounding Helen's abduction by Paris and the alliance formed by Agamemnon and his brother Menelaüs to retrieve her. It highlights the fierce rivalry between Agamemnon and Achilles, showcasing themes of pride and honor. The opening portion lays a robust foundation for understanding the complexities of leadership and the dynamics of ancient warfare, setting the stage for the exploration of other illustrious rulers throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Agamemnon

Cyrus the Great

Alexander the Great

Julius Cæsar

Charlemagne

Alfred the Great

William the Conqueror

Richard Coeur de Lion

Robert Bruce

Ferdinand V. of Spain

Philip II. of Spain

Gustavus Adolphus

Louis XIV.

Peter the Great

Frederick the Great

Napoleon I.

Credits:

Produced by Emmy, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-11-20