Source text (please read only from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50510The 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. (Preface by The Author)
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Genres for the project: Children's Non-fiction/History
Keywords that describe the book: Charlemagne, Peter the Great, Alfred the Great, Robert Bruce, Agamemnon, Alexander the Great, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick the Great, Cyrus the Great, Julius Cæsar, Richard Cœur de lion, Ferdinand V. of Spain, Philip II. of Spain, Louis XIV., Napoleon I.
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I actually used the preface as the summary, so I don't think there's a need for a section for it. As I build out the sections once the MW is up, can I still add a section or two if I think a chapter should be broken out further? I did a rough estimate at 20 which I think will suffice, but I haven't actually sectioned everything out yet. Obviously I assume I'd want to do this before we go to Readers Wanted?