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Alexander the Great

military commander and king of Ancient Grrece
Looks at the life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia.

Majestie

the king behind the King James Bible
2010
Chronicles the seventeenth-century life of James, King of Scots, describing his childhood in Scotland, his ascension to the throne, and his efforts to translate the Bible from Latin into accessible English.

African icons

ten people who shaped history
2021
"Full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people--rulers, educators, inventors, scholars, and explorers--who helped shape the African continent and the world from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century"--.
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Macbeth

A play about a man wracked by guilt who seeks revenge on the one who has wronged him at the expense of those around him.

Three kingdoms

Following the collapse of the last reign of the Han Dynasty in 220 A.D., a new group of heroes must rise to save China.

Queen Victoria

1980
Relates the life story of Queen Victoria, Sovereign of England from 1837 to 1901.

Macbeth

2008
Presents the story of "Macbeth," in which a nobleman and his lady plot to assassinate the King of Scotland, presented in graphic novel form, including biographical data on William Shakespeare and historical timelines of England and Scotland in Shakespeare's time.
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Grail

1997
After being miraculously healed by the Holy Grail, Arthur builds a shrine where anyone who would benefit from its healing powers could come to be cured. Soon after, it is stolen by an evil infiltrator in his court so Arthur and his Dragon Flight pursue the relic through realms of magic and the undead.

Cleopatra and ancient Egypt for kids

her life and world, with 21 activities
2018
Shares the life of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt in 30 B.C., including activities related to the culture and era in which she lived.

The genius of the Benin Kingdom

innovations from past civilizations
"Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today"--From the publisher's web site.
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