{"product_id":"pyrrhus-jacob-abbott-9781515401490","title":"Pyrrhus: A Classic Biography of the Greek King and Military Leader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear and engaging historical biography, \u003cem\u003ePyrrhus\u003c\/em\u003e presents the life of the Greek king and military leader known for his campaigns against Rome and his enduring place in classical history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob Abbott recounts the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus, tracing his rise to power, his military ambitions, and his complex role in the struggles between Greek states and the expanding Roman Republic. The narrative presents the key events of his career, including the campaigns that gave rise to the term \"Pyrrhic victory,\" illustrating the costs and consequences of warfare and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a direct and accessible style, the work is intended to introduce readers to important figures of ancient history while maintaining clarity and narrative flow. Abbott emphasizes both the historical context and the personal character of his subject, making the account suitable for younger readers as well as those seeking an approachable entry into classical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob Abbott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1515401499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781515401490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SMK Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Jacob Abbott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49000396751103,"sku":"9781515401490","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pyrrhus-jacob-abbott-9781515401490","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}