Leaders of the Ancient World (1848)

By S.G. Goodrich | Retelling by A.C. Clark
115 pages

Welcome to a specially adapted edition of a 19th-century classic, Famous Men of Ancient Times, reforged for a new generation.

This book was born from the belief that the stories of Western Civilization are a vital inheritance. The lives of the great men of Greece and Rome are more than just history; they are a masterclass in courage, wisdom, honor, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

This is not a dusty textbook. We have taken the original, treasured work by S.G. Goodrich and meticulously updated it for the modern reader. The archaic language has been replaced with clear, powerful prose that makes these ancient stories as thrilling and immediate as any modern adventure.

From the legendary poet Homer to the last great Roman general Belisarius, this collection brings the classical world roaring to life. March with Alexander the Great as he conquers the known world, stand with Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the hot gates of Thermopylae, debate with Socrates in the bustling streets of Athens, and cross the Rubicon with Julius Caesar on his fateful path to glory and ruin. Each biography is a complete story, presented in chronological order to give the reader a clear and compelling understanding of how the genius of Greece gave way to the power of Rome.

Perfect for boys aged 10-16, homeschoolers, classical education students, and any young reader with a love for history, mythology, and epic adventure.

It’s more than a history book—it’s a guide to the foundations of our world and an introduction to the giants whose shoulders we stand on.