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100 1 _aFarmer, Lydia Hoyt,
_d1842-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Boys' Book of Famous Rulers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-11-20
505 0 _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.
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKings, queens, rulers, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50510
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