Pyrrhus of Epirus
by:
Jacob Abbott (author)
Jacob Abbott was one of the famous authors in the Abbott family during the 19th century, which also included his historian brother John. Unlike his brother, Jacob wrote kids books. Pyrrhus (319 – 272 B.C.) was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, and later became king of Epirus and Macedon. He...
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Jacob Abbott was one of the famous authors in the Abbott family during the 19th century, which also included his historian brother John. Unlike his brother, Jacob wrote kids books. Pyrrhus (319 – 272 B.C.) was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, and later became king of Epirus and Macedon. He was a strong opponent of Rome’s , and invaded Italy in the 3rd century B.C. Although victorious in the battle of Acsculum, his army lost many men – hence the term “Pyrrhic victory”.
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Format: Kindle Edition
ISBN:
9781518311451
ASIN: B018GQ1DVY
Publish date: 2015-11-25
Publisher: Oia Press
Pages no: 146
Edition language: English
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