The Boys' Book of Famous Rulers

CHARLEMAGNE.

THE Boys’ Book of Famous Rulers.
BY LYDIA HOYT FARMER, AUTHOR OF “THE STORY OF SCIENCE,” “THE PRINCE OF THE FLAMING STAR,” “WHAT SHE MADE OF HER LIFE,” ETC.
NEW YORK: THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO., No. 13 Astor Place.

Copyright , By Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. 1886. J. S. Cushing & Co., Printers, Boston.

DEDICATED TO MY CHILDREN

The aim of this book is to give in as concise manner as possible, consistent with graphic narration and biographical completeness, the most important and interesting events in the lives of these famous rulers; together with a brief history of the various epochs in which they lived, and a description of the manners and customs of the people comprising the several nations governed by these illustrious monarchs.