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Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.

Dracula, the blood-thirsty Transylvanian who terrorized England, was a character in an 1897 horror novel. However, the author, Bram Stoker, based his infamous creature on a real-life prince from the 1400s named Vlad III. Though Vlad wasn't a vampire, he was known for some very gory exploits. Legends of vampires stretch back even further than this. Thrilled readers will devour this legend, its possible sources, and details about its contribution to popular culture. Spooky photographs and illustrations set the mood and enhance the spine-tingling text. Full-color photographs, Historical Context Overview, Fact Boxes, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

Chronicles the life and vicious exploits of Vlad the Impaler who, during the fifteenth century, extended his reign of terror across most of the known Roman world.

Demonstrates how Edward III rebuilt both the prestige and power of the throne during his fifty year reign.

A biography of Britain's King George III, the king from whom Americans won their independence and known as "the mad king," discussing his family and their flaws, and his aspirations to be a moral example by staying faithful to his wife, Queen Charlotte, and raising loving, educated children.

Presents a novel set in ancient Egypt that features Semerket, who is summoned by authorities to investigate the murder of an insignificant priestess; however, the truth may very well jeopardize the life of the Pharaoh Ramses III.

Elizabeth Woodville, a beautiful and ambitious woman, catches the eye of a newly crowned boy king, secretly marries him, and ascends to royalty while fighting for her family's success.

In 1471 England, two daughters of a silk merchant follow different paths as Jane Shore becomes the king's mistress and Isabel develops London's silk industry, forging alliances that change the political landscape in dangerous ways.

The struggle for the throne continues, with the Yorkists temporarily on top but the Lancastrians planning a counterattack.