Richard I by Jacob Abbott
One of the greatest kings of England who hardly ever set foot in that country, Richard I is remembered in history by his epithet Richard Lionheart, mainly for his incredible series of wars and military victories, both within Europe and in the European counterattack (known as the Crusades) which opposed Islamic aggression against Christian lands in the Middle East. Made king of England in 1189, Richard was actually French, and also ruled in Normandy as Richard IV, as well as holding supreme leadership in many other parts of France. His Muslim foes, however, just called him Malek al-Inkitar-King of England. This astonishing story starts with the fascinating tale of his mother, and how by the age of 16, Richard had taken command of his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father, King Henry I. His greatest military feats came however as a commander during the Third Crusade, where he led the Christian counterattack against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin. Dramatic events covered in this work include his campaigns in Sicily and Cyprus, the siege of Acre, and the monumental Battle of Jaffa, which brought an end to the Third Crusade and forced Saladin to grant access to Jerusalem to the Christians once again. By this time, Richard had generated many enemies at home as well, and this book ends with the story of his capture and ransom in Germany, before his return to England and death in 1199. This is a riveting story of personal bravery, courage, betrayal and intrigue, set against the bloody backdrop of the Third Crusade.Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was a children's book author from the United States. Outside of literature, he worked as a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College, founded the Mount Vernon School for Young Women in Boston in 1829, and founded Abbott's Institute and the Mount Vernon School for Boys (alongside his brothers). Jacob Abbott was a prolific author who wrote children's publications, short history, biographies, general religious books, and a few works in popular science. His Rollo Novels, such as Rollo at Work, Rollo at Play, Rollo in Europe, and others, are the most well-known of his works, with a young kid and his associates as the main protagonists. Lucy Books, Jonas Books, Harper's Tale Books, Marco Paul, Gay Family, and Juno Books are among the notable works.
John Stevens Cabot Abbott and Gorham Dummer Abbott, his brothers, were also novelists. Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, Austin Abbott, all prominent lawyers, Lyman Abbott, and Edward Abbott, a clergyman, were among his sons who became well-known authors.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781515420422 |
| ISBN 10 | 1515420426 |
| Title | Richard I |
| Author | Jacob Abbott |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | SMK Books |
| Year published | 2018-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 158 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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