Louis Philippe: Makers of History Series

by John S.C. Abbott

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Genres: Nonfiction, Historical, Biography

119 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

John Stevens Cabot Abbott (Andover Theological Seminary; Bowdoin College, 1825) was a historian, Congregationalist pastor, and pedagogical writer. With his brothers, including Gorham and Jacob Abbott, he was a co-founder of Abbott Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies in New York City.

Reviews

[Lois · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated language and overly wordy but ok.

[Phil Syphe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This biography covers much of what was occurring in general during Louis Philippe’s time before and during his reign as King of the French. Actually, LP often disappears into the background for lengthy periods whilst other notable figures or events are discussed.

Overall, this is an interesting account of France’s history from before the famous revolution through to the lesser known one of 1848.

This is also one of John Abbott’s better biographies. At times he recalls scenes to the standard of a talented fiction writer. Indeed, much of what occurred during the history covered in this work offers strong foundations for any authors wanting to write historical fiction.