kings and rulers

A narrative of the life of Alexander the Great from his childhood to the age of twenty when he succeeded his murdered father, King Philip of Macedon.

An account of the reign of Louis XVI of France.

Discusses the different views of Napoleon's reign and presents key issues in the debate.

"In 1660, the Restoration of Stuart Monarchy in England returns Frances Stuart and her family to favor. Frances discards threadbare gowns and goes to gilded Fontainebleau Palace, where she soon catches the Sun King's eye. But Frances is no ordinary court beauty--she has Stuart secrets to keep and her family to protect. King Louis XIV turns vengeful when she rejects his offer to become his Official Mistress. He sends her to England with orders to seduce King Charles II and help him form an alliance with England. The Queen Mother likewise orders Frances to become her son's mistress, in the interest of luring him away from the Protestant mistress he currently keeps. Armed in pearls and silk, Frances maneuvers the political turbulence of Whitehall Palace, but still can't afford to stir a scandal, determined to keep her family from shame. Her tactic to inspire King Charles to greatness captivates him and the two embark on a tenuous relationship. Frances survives the Great Fire, the Great Plague, and the debauchery of the Restoration Court, yet loses her heart to the very king she must control. A startling discovery will leave her with no other choice but to break his heart, while the fate of England hangs in the balance. In the tradition of Philippa Gregory, debut author Marci Jefferson brings to life a captivating woman whose beauty, compassion, and intellect impacted a king and a nation"--.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, featuring excerpts from historical sources, and providing various perspectives on Alexander as a king, a general, and as a human being.

Chronicles the life of England's Queen Victoria, describing her childhood, her marriage to Prince Albert, and the effects her long reign had on British and world history and culture.

For more than 2,000 years, the great pharaoh Cleopatra VII has been portrayed as a failed monarch. In this myth busting book, a fresh interpretation of history is brought to light. It challenges the long held myth that Cleopatra committed suicide to avoid humiliation.

"God has rewarded Hezekiah's faithfulness with great wealth and power, but the king has much more to overcome. Will his faith sustain him against the ultimate enemy?"--Provided by publisher.

"When King Hezekiah discovers that God's Law forbids him to take multiple wives, he must choose one woman to love. He must also choose to trust God's promises when he decides to rebel against his powerful Assyrian overlords"--Provided by publisher.