kings and rulers

Presents an illustrated biography of Alexander the Great, the son of a Macedonian king, student of Aristotle, and conqueror of the Persian Empire.

Describes court life during the Renaissance, from about 1400 to 1600, explaining how various rulers governed and help shape European civilization.

Tells the life story of England's Elizabeth I, describing her father's desire for a male heir, the dangers she faced as a princess and queen, her love of art and theater, and the peace and prosperity her diplomatic skills brought to her country.

Describes the lives and times of William the Conqueror, Richard I, and King John.

A graphic novel adaptation Shakespeare's play about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself in the year 1040.

Nefertari, the niece of the heretic Nefertiti who has been educated as a future queen, becomes involved in a political scandal when she and Ramesses the Great fall in love and marry.

Explores how Leopold II, King of the Belgians, exploited the people of Africa by founding a colony along the Congo River, where he used the African people as slaves.

A biography of Russia's first tsar Ivan the Terrible that describes his life, cruelty, and victims.

Presents an illustrated biography of the life of William the Conqueror, England's first Norman King.

Presents background information on Islam and Saudi Arabia's history, and describes the leadership of five Saudi Arabian kings spanning the twentieth century.