02554cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000350012524500360016026400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250503140041350801900072752012030091753400450212065300320216585600430219750510UtSlPG20260610134148.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12032183  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aFarmer, Lydia Hoyt,d1842-190314aThe Boys' Book of Famous Rulers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-11-200 aAgamemnon -- 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.  aProduced 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)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKings, queens, rulers, etc.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50510