kings and rulers

Discusses the characters, careers, and influence on history of each English king and queen from the early Saxons to Elizabeth II.

Biography of the last Russian emperor, known to his people as "Bloody Nicholas" whose inept leadership was one of the reasons behind the revolution and civil war.

Featuring a "Then and Now" section of information, this book describes the violent deaths and fighting under the rule of Dracula in Wallachia, a region of Romania, 1456-1476.

Describes the life of the Persian emperor, from his usurpation of the throne to his successes as a political, social, and economic leader.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the leader in ancient Mesopotamia who built Babylon into a vast empire and compiled a lengthy collection of laws into a single code.

Discusses the life and times of Charlemagne, king of the Franks, ruler of a united Western Europe.

Describes the life and times of the Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian ruler whose battle tactics are still studied by generals today.

Introduces children to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, describing where the legend originated and why it has become so popular.

Presents an introduction to life in the city-state of Sparta in ancient Greece, focusing on the story of Leonidas, a man who grew up in Sparta, attained the throne, and led his army against the Persians.