Text and lavish photographs present treasures of the rulers of Great Britain and include a chronology relating people and events and art and architecture from King Arthur to Queen Victoria.
Examines the life and political career of Xerxes I of Persia, discussing the Persian empire, the Athenians, his childhood, his leadership, his death, and other related topics.
American literary critic Harold Bloom offers his analysis of Shakespeare's "MacBeth, " and includes the text of the play, preceded by a synopsis and list of characters.
An illustrated biography of King William I of England, or William the Conqueror, that covers such topics as the Battle of Hastings, his style of rule, and his Christianity.
Chronicles the life of English king Henry VIII, describing his creation of the Anglican church, his many wives, his advisors, and his strengths and weaknesses as a ruler.
