kings and rulers

Examines the legacy of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte.

Chronicles the life of Henry VIII, king of England during the 1500s, discussing his reign, wives and more.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, born into the royal family of Macedon and later became a king whose realm extended into Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Hammurabi, the ancient king who ruled Babylon (in what is now Iraq) more than 3,000 years ago, and who is still revered for producing the first uniform law code in history.

Presents the early life of Charlemagne and explains his dedication to Christianity and his military prowess.

Chronicles the lives of 42 European monarchs from 1400 to 1600.

"... Bronwen Riley describes an epic journey from Rome to Hadrian's Wall at the empire's northwestern frontier ..."--Jacket flap.

"King Louie was a very big king in all ways but one: He was five-feet-four-inches short. So Louie and his royal cobbler cooked up the perfect high-heeled solution to help Louie appear taller. But after an embarrassing tumble (on the dance floor, no less!) Louie learned that his subjects were loyal no matter how big-or how shrimpy-their beloved Louie might have been. Readers ... will relate to this ... story of King Louie XIV-a man who had it all, but still felt small"--Provided by publisher.

Vlad III, the 15th century ruler of what is now southern Romania, had a terrifying nickname, the Impaler. It originated with the grisly way he dealt with his enemies: He demanded that their not-yet-dead bodies be impaled on stakes. Vlad’s reputation for brutality only grew and later became entwined with the legend of the vampire Dracula. This in-depth account presents the true story of Vlad the Impaler and his fight against the Ottoman Empire, a struggle that makes the villain a hero to some. An appealing design and features such as sidebars and fact boxes make this biography an especially high-interest read for young historians.