Publisher's Synopsis
The World's Leading Conquerors: Alexander The Great, Caesar, Charles The Great, The Ottoman Sultans, The Spanish Conquistadors, Napoleon is a historical book written by Wilson Lloyd Bevan and published in 1913. This book explores the lives and conquests of six of the world's most renowned conquerors throughout history. The book begins with Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. It then moves on to Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman who played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Next, the book explores the life and achievements of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, the Frankish king who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages. The Ottoman Sultans are also featured in this book, with a focus on the reigns of Mehmed II and Suleiman the Magnificent, who expanded the Ottoman Empire to its greatest extent. The Spanish Conquistadors, including Hern�����n Cort�����s and Francisco Pizarro, are also covered, detailing their conquests of the Aztec and Inca empires in the Americas. Finally, the book concludes with Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and went on to conquer much of Europe before his eventual defeat. Overall, The World's Leading Conquerors provides a comprehensive look at some of the most influential and powerful conquerors in history, their accomplishments, and their legacies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
