Jacob Abbott and his brother John Stevens Cabot Abbott authored the famous Makers of History collection of biographies in the 1800s. These volumes were possibly best know for being read and appreciated by president Abraham Lincoln, who once said of the books, “To them I am indebted for about all the historical knowledge I have." Xerxes is a biographical and historical narrative that recounts the life, reign, and downfall of Xerxes I, the powerful but ultimately ill-fated king of ancient Persia. The book portrays Xerxes as a ruler of immense ambition whose vast military campaigns—most famously his invasion of Greece—were driven by pride and the desire for glory, but ultimately led to disastrous defeat and personal ruin. Black & Gold House of Books strives to provide the best quality literature at a fair price. All of our publications provide the original text, edited for grammar and spelling, with foreign and deprecated words defined in footnotes, a brief author biography, and a list of the author’s other works. Most titles are available in paperback, hardcover and ebook formats.