Richard I Makers of History eBook Jacob Abbott
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Richard I Makers of History eBook Jacob Abbott
I have read several of Jacob Abbott's books and have enjoyed them all. "Richard I" (1857) is no exception.Abbott (1803-1879) was a prolific writer, to whom President Abraham Lincoln attributed much of his knowledge of history. His histories were written for young students and are told in an almost conversational style. They are quite good, although some criticize Abbott for being too shallow and occasionally including questionable data. He was writing in his time, though, and without the resources of a modern historian. Even he acknowledges in his prefaces that there is a potential for error.
That said, I am always impressed at what was expected of a young student in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Abbott writes as if his reader is serious about learning and has an historical knowledge far beyond what one expects (and often does not get) from today's college student. One suspects that his expectations of his readers were the reason that his books were so popular.
"Richard I" is part of a series on English royalty. Richard (the Lion Hearted) was definitely a unique character - the perfect example of a heroic character with significant and myriad failings. Abbott is judgmental in his writing. He credits Richard when appropriate, but is harshly critical of Richard's poorer conduct. Abbott clearly considers his duty to instruct young people as well as to educate them
This book covers, primarily, Richard's involvement in the crusades. But in typical Abbott-style, an interesting historical background is provided. Abbott goes into some detail of Richard's family - his father King Henry, his mother Eleanora of Aquitaine, and his brother John. He follows the crusade with a detailed story of Richard's captivity in Germany.
Most importantly, however, is that Abbott makes the story compelling. Even if the reader is familiar with the times and characters, he will find this history to be entertaining and worth reading. If the reader has no such knowledge, this is a good place to start acquiring some.
The maps are not included in the Kindle edition, but this is easily remedied by Googling.
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Richard I Makers of History eBook Jacob Abbott Reviews
Written the way history books should be written. The style is lucid and the content is well chosen. Highly recommended.
Great insight into why the Third Crusade failed. Richard lived hard and made enemies all over Europe.
Nothing really new on Richard I. It was ok though. I probably wouldn't buy this again though it I could go back and do it over.
I have yet read anything by this author I did not enjoy. My only objection is none of the maps are visible on Fire.
Too much mundane information but I believe true to the facts
You will enjoy. I read it slowly. I can't think of any cons. It explained the king well. Hard to stop.
Oh, the lies they tell you, when you are young! I grew up believing that this king was a great man. A king who went off to fight the Crusades and died too young. Turns out he was a monster. A bully who loved to war above all else. He fought his father, his brothers, and other nations. From the shores of England, France, Italy and various Greek islands. He was greedy, ostentatious, vain and loved fighting. The one thing that he was good at,was war. Unfortunately, he never fought for the good of England, and actually considered the English to be inferior to him. Ugh!
I have read several of Jacob Abbott's books and have enjoyed them all. "Richard I" (1857) is no exception.
Abbott (1803-1879) was a prolific writer, to whom President Abraham Lincoln attributed much of his knowledge of history. His histories were written for young students and are told in an almost conversational style. They are quite good, although some criticize Abbott for being too shallow and occasionally including questionable data. He was writing in his time, though, and without the resources of a modern historian. Even he acknowledges in his prefaces that there is a potential for error.
That said, I am always impressed at what was expected of a young student in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Abbott writes as if his reader is serious about learning and has an historical knowledge far beyond what one expects (and often does not get) from today's college student. One suspects that his expectations of his readers were the reason that his books were so popular.
"Richard I" is part of a series on English royalty. Richard (the Lion Hearted) was definitely a unique character - the perfect example of a heroic character with significant and myriad failings. Abbott is judgmental in his writing. He credits Richard when appropriate, but is harshly critical of Richard's poorer conduct. Abbott clearly considers his duty to instruct young people as well as to educate them
This book covers, primarily, Richard's involvement in the crusades. But in typical Abbott-style, an interesting historical background is provided. Abbott goes into some detail of Richard's family - his father King Henry, his mother Eleanora of Aquitaine, and his brother John. He follows the crusade with a detailed story of Richard's captivity in Germany.
Most importantly, however, is that Abbott makes the story compelling. Even if the reader is familiar with the times and characters, he will find this history to be entertaining and worth reading. If the reader has no such knowledge, this is a good place to start acquiring some.
The maps are not included in the edition, but this is easily remedied by Googling.
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