Xerxes
Makers of History
Xerxes belongs to Jacob Abbott's Makers of History, a series of short biographies he wrote for young readers and as school textbooks. Drawing on Herodotus, Abbott tells the life of the Persian king from the reign of his father Darius and the succession to the throne, through the vast preparations for the invasion of Greece, the bridging of the Hellespont and the canal cut through Mount Athos, to the campaign of 480 B.C., with the stand of the Spartans at Thermopylae and the naval battle of Salamis. He writes in clear, unhurried prose, explains customs and geography as he goes, and draws moral lessons from Xerxes' pride and its reversal. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Xerxes
Xerxes by Jacob Abbott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Xerxes online?
Yes. Xerxes opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Xerxes free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Xerxes is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Xerxes in the public domain?
Yes. Xerxes by Jacob Abbott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Xerxes?
About 3 h 57 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Xerxes?
Xerxes by Jacob Abbott is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
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