Makers of History Books in Order
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The Makers of History series by Jacob Abbott includes 42 books published between 1848–1861.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1848 · Jacob Abbott
The book provides a historical account of Mary, Queen of Scots, focusing on her life and reign as a prominent figure in Scottish history. It is…
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Charles II is a historical biography written for young readers, presenting the life of the English monarch Charles II. The book provides a narrative…
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Buy on Amazon1849 · Jacob Abbott
This book presents Alfred the Great as the founder, in some sense, of the British monarchy, describing how he laid the foundations on which the…
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Buy on Amazon1849 · Jacob Abbott
A biography of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England for 45 years without a husband or sons and made it the most powerful kingdom in the world.
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Buy on AmazonHistory of Hannibal the Carthaginian
1849 · Jacob Abbott
History of Hannibal the Carthaginian by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative that recounts the life and military campaigns of the Carthaginian…
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Buy on Amazon1849 · Jacob Abbott
A biography by Jacob Abbott, a prolific author of juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books, and works in popular science. This…
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Buy on Amazon1849 · John S. C. Abbott
The book "Maria Antoinette" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical narrative focusing on the life of the Austrian-born queen of France. It presents her…
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1851 · Jacob Abbott
The book explores the life of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, focusing on her historical significance and the impact of her beauty on major political…
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Buy on Amazon1851 · Jacob Abbott
History of Josephine" by Jacob Abbott is a fictional narrative written for young readers, presented in a style suitable for children's education and…
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Buy on Amazon1853 · Jacob Abbott
The book "History of Nero" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account focusing on the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. It is based on the…
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Buy on Amazon1853 · Jacob Abbott
The book "History of Pyrrhus" by Jacob Abbott provides a narrative account of the life and times of Pyrrhus, a king of Epirus, focusing on his…
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Buy on AmazonHistory of William the Conqueror
1853 · Jacob Abbott
This volume, first published in 1849 as part of Jacob Abbott's Illustrated Histories series, recounts the life of William the Conqueror, the first…
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Buy on AmazonHistory of Peter the Great, emperor of Russia
1859 · Jacob Abbott
The book provides a historical account of Peter the Great, focusing on his life and reign as emperor of Russia. It includes eleven full-page…
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The book provides a historical account of the life of Genghis Khan, focusing on his rise to power and the establishment of the Mongol Empire. It…
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Hernando Cortez by Jacob Abbott is part of a series titled "The Immortal Characters of History," with this particular volume being number 476 in a…
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Buy on AmazonHistory of Alexander the Great
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The book "History of Alexander the Great" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account presented in a format suitable for young readers, featuring…
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History of King Charles the First of England
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History of King Charles the First of England by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative written for young readers, presenting the life and reign of…
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History of King Richard the First of England
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History of King Richard the First of England by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative written for young readers, presenting the life and reign of…
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History of King Richard the Third of England
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History of King Richard the Third of England by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative written for young readers, presenting the life and reign of…
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The book "Louis Philippe" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account detailing the life and reign of Louis Philippe, King of the French. It provides a…
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The book "Margaret of Anjou" by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative focusing on the life of Margaret of Anjou, a prominent figure in English…
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The book "Nero" by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative that explores the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. It presents a detailed account…
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Peter the Great, written by Jacob Abbott, is a historical biography detailing the life and reign of Peter I of Russia. It covers his rule as Tsar…
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The book "Richard I" by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative focusing on the life of Richard I of England. It is available in microfilm format…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Makers of History books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Mary, Queen of Scots”.
How many books are in the Makers of History series?
We list 42 books by Jacob Abbott , published between 1848–1861.
Where can I buy the Makers of History books?
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