kings and rulers

Introduces a dozen kings and queens of ancient Egypt and relates the often amazing exploits of other figures from the classical age of Greek and Roman mythology.

Recounts the story of the eighteenth-century Empress of Russia, describing her life as wife, mother, and ruler.

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.

A biography of the medieval ruler of Europe who established Christianity in the lands he conquered, set up many schools, codified laws, and gave a unity to his Roman Empire that endured subsequent years of disorder.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great of Macedonia.

Text and lavish pictures present the treasures of Charlemagne, Francois I, Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

A biography of the nineteenth-century queen who ruled Britain longer than any other monarch.

A biography of the sixteenth-century English monarch who effected the separation of England from the Church of Rome.

In alternating chapters, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia tell how their privileged lives as the daughters of the tsar in early twentieth-century Russia are transformed by world war and revolution.

Presents a comprehensive study of the Medici family that helped shape fifteenth-century Florence, Italy, and describes the power struggles, wars, and violence that occurred during this time.