WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Louis Philippe / Makers of History Series cover

Louis Philippe / Makers of History Series

By John S. C. Abbott
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

BiographiesFrench LiteratureHistory - EuropeanHistory - Modern (1750+)History - Royalty

About This Book

The narrative chronicles the life of a French member of the House of Orleans who survives revolutionary upheaval, endures family tragedy, and undertakes prolonged exile and hazardous journeys through northern Europe and North America; reclaims estates and position amid shifting regimes, rises from ducal prominence to assume a constitutional crown after the Bourbon overthrow, governs amid diplomatic tensions, domestic unrest, and royalist restoration plots, and is ultimately forced from power by popular insurrection, spending his final years in exile in England.

About the Author

Abbott, John S. C. portrait

John S. C. Abbott

John S. C. Abbott was an American author known for his historical biographies and narratives that illuminate the lives of notable figures in American history. His works often focus on pioneers and patriots, providing readers with engaging accounts of their struggles and achievements. Among his notable titles is "Benjamin Franklin / A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago," which explores the life of one of America's founding fathers. Abbott's writing is characterized by a blend of storytelling and historical detail, making his contributions significant in the realm of educational literature.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
Benjamin Franklin / A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago cover Benjamin Franklin / A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago by John S. C. Abbott Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers cover Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers by John S. C. Abbott Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson cover Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson by John S. C. Abbott Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika cover Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika by John S. C. Abbott Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky cover Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky by John S. C. Abbott David Crockett: His Life and Adventures cover David Crockett: His Life and Adventures by John S. C. Abbott

You May Also Like

6 picks
L'Anti-Justine; ou, Les Delices de l'amour cover L'Anti-Justine; ou, Les Delices de l'amour by Restif de La Bretonne English Men of Letters: Crabbe cover English Men of Letters: Crabbe by Alfred Ainger Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada, from the mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida cover Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada, from the mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida by Washington Irving The Soil (La terre): A Realistic Novel cover The Soil (La terre): A Realistic Novel by Émile Zola Lettres écrites de Lausanne cover Lettres écrites de Lausanne by Isabelle de Charrière The Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire cover The Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire by Erckmann-Chatrian