Judge, 1918-11-23 · page 31 of 32
Judge — November 23, 1918 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. Dated November 23, 1918 (just after WWI's armistice), it promotes a 16-volume encyclopedia set called "Famous Characters of History" by historian Jacob Abbott. The illustration labeled "Thais and Alexander" depicts Alexander the Great at a feast, accompanying text describing his ambition to conquer the world. The ad uses Alexander as a hook—presenting his story as one of many "marvelous and true stories" in the collection. The accompanying text employs a moralistic tone typical of the era, warning that Alexander's unchecked appetite for luxury and vice ultimately led to his downfall, suggesting the books offer both entertainment and moral instruction. The page lists other historical figures covered (Julius Caesar, Queen Elizabeth, Napoleon, Cleopatra, Peter the Great, etc.) and offers the set for $13.00 to Judge magazine readers. This is essentially a mail-order book advertisement rather than satirical commentary.
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November 2, 1918 ‘To conquer the whole world and be worshipped 1 PP’ as a god was his ambition. magination framed events so \s a youth, h stupen that the master of the known world. twelve shért years he was He achieved his most romantic dreams through an impulsive energy and a high physical cour age that led him into unheard-of adventures through scenes of the greatest 1 icence ar splendor. All the world looked on with astc ishment. The despots of the earth trembled at his name. not subduc But there was one despot he could With power grew his appetite for luxury and vice—a tyranny greater than that of blood and chains. Outraged Nature, who had dowered him with a glorious genius, demanded his life as the forfeit for his crimes and vices while still at the threshold of his career. Read the amazing story of Alexander The Great, which is only one of many marvelous and true stories told by the famous American historian Abbott in the 16 volumes of the THAIS AND A LEXANDER Immortal Edition of FAMOUS CHARACTERS OF HISTORY 4800 Pages Large, Clear Type—Extra Heavy Paper Rich Cloth Binding 6 Volumes—Each Volume 8 x5! Inches 48 Full-Page Illustrations in Sepia } . Remarkable Characters All JULIUS CAESAR 5 j AFFAIRES AMOUR ‘OUR PRICE TO JUDGE READERS | alment Terms if desired 12.00 with coupon want to save the cash jscount. ¢ French Rev \t purpose. MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY BRUNSWICK SUBSCRIPTION COMPANY 418 Brunswick Building, New York City comicbooks.com