History of King Richard the First of England (1857)

The History of King Richard the First of England is a historical book written by Jacob Abbott in 1857. The book tells the story of King Richard the First, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 to 1199. The book covers Richard's life from his birth to his death and provides a detailed account of his reign as king. The book begins with Richard's childhood and his relationship with his father, King Henry II. It then goes on to describe Richard's involvement in the Third Crusade, his battles against Saladin, and his eventual capture and imprisonment in Austria. The book also covers Richard's return to England, his conflicts with his brother John, and his death in 1199.The author provides a comprehensive account of Richard's life and reign, including details about his military campaigns, his personal life, and his impact on England and Europe. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in history and the life of King Richard the First.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.