This a a finely preserved volume from Jacob Abbott’s celebrated Makers of History series Pyrrhus which recounts the dramatic life of the bold and ambitious Greek general whose military campaigns gave rise to the term “Pyrrhic victory.”
The date of this elegant edition is unknown but was likely published some time between 1890–1915. Abbott’s lucid and engaging narrative brings ancient history to life, blending military strategy, character study, and moral reflection. This edition by the Werner Company of Akron, Ohio, captures the charm and educational purpose of late 19th- and early 20th-century historical publishing.
Plutarch wrote, “When asked by King Antiochus who he thought was the greatest general, Hannibal said, ‘Pyrrhus. For his skill in arraying troops, and his ability to inspire confidence and courage in his men, there was none like him.’
