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Pyrrhus of Epirus By Jacob Abbott

Pyrrhus of Epirus

By Jacob Abbott

  • Release Date: 2011-11-02
  • Genre: Ancient History
  • $1.99
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Pyrrhus (319 – 272 B.C.) was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, and later became king of Epirus and Macedon.  He was a strong opponent of Rome’s , and invaded Italy in the 3rd century B.C.  Although victorious in the battle of Acsculum, his army lost many men – hence the term “Pyrrhic victory”.  

Abbott’s biography of Pyrrhus includes a table of contents for easier navigation.