Anecdotes Of Kings, Selected From History

""Anecdotes of Kings, Selected from History: Or Gertrude's Stories for Children"" is a book written by Joseph Kenny Meadows and published in 1837. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about various kings throughout history, including Julius Caesar, William the Conqueror, and Louis XIV. The stories are written in a style that is accessible to children and are intended to be both entertaining and educational. The book is named after Gertrude, a fictional character who is the narrator of the stories and who provides context and commentary on the various kings and their actions. The stories cover a range of topics, including war, politics, and personal relationships, and offer insights into the lives and personalities of some of history's most famous rulers. Overall, ""Anecdotes of Kings"" is a charming and engaging book that provides an entertaining introduction to history for young readers.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.