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Nero: Makers of History Written by Jacob Abbott--updated for younger readers! Foreword by Ben House Nero! The name is both a shame and a shudder. In his life we are presented with an astonishing picture of human greed, cunning, and selfishness at its worst. And thanks to his prominent position, Nero's example of monstrosity has stood as a lesson and a warning to all men since. Born of Agrippina, of whom only such a son was worthy, he ran the gamut of every human crime and folly, making the Roman Empire minister to his atrocities. When he died, escaping human vengeance at the end, he lamented that so splendid a genius should have to pass away. This thrilling biography--written by Jacob Abbott and newly edited for younger readers--offers a glimpse into the life of this spoiled prince who became a royal monster. Nero is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers--Jacob and John S.C. Abbott. Reprinted by Canon Press, these biographies have been edited and brought up-to-date for readers twelve and up. Not only are these editions given vintage style paperback covers, but they also include introductions that explain where these men and women fit into the timeline of history. "I highly commend the book." --Patch Blakey, executive director, Association of Classical & Christian Schools

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Book category Knihy po anglicky Children's, Teenage & educational Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

• Full title: Nero
• Author: Jacob Abbott
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 202
• EAN: 9781591280576
• ISBN: 9781591280576
• ID: 08752061
• Publisher: Canon Press
• Weight: 240 g
• Dimensions: 201 × 203 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 18. May 2009

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