This story provides background information about Cyrus, who is mentioned in the Bible. Cyrus is the king who liberated the Jews from Babylonian captivity. Abbott’s talent lies in the fact that, thanks to some of the details of his story, he simply animates the characters. This book has been noted by everyone, even Abraham Lincoln.
Cleopatra
Jacob Abbott
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Queen Elizabeth : Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
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Cleopatra
Jacob Abbott
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Cyrus the Great : Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
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Cleopatra
Jacob Abbott
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Jacob Abbott
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Rollo on the Atlantic
Jacob Abbott
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Jacob Abbott
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Rollo in Paris
Jacob Abbott
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