kings and rulers

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The search for King Arthur

1995
Investigates the origins of the King Arthur legends, including all the major figures and themes.

The mists of Avalon

2000
A re-creation of the Arthurian legend following the clash between Christianity and paganism that led to the demise of Camelot.

Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

2002
Describes how Genghis Khan became the ruler of the Mongols and how these nomadic people lived.

Crazy Horse

a Lakota life
2006
Presents a detailed biography of Crazy Horse, the Oglala Sioux leader who resisted the U.S. government's invasion of native territory; and chronicles his life and achievements along with the tragic circumstances that led to his death.

The once and future king

1987
Tells the story of the youth and reign of King Arthur, the establishment of the Round Table, and the search for the Holy Grail.

Tecumseh

1997
Presents the life of the Shawnee chief, statesman, orator, warrior, and diplomat who attempted to unite the different Native American groups into one Indian nation.

Chief Joseph

thunder rolling down from the mountains
1992
A biography of Chief Joseph, the Nez Perc? chief, and a description of the Nez Perc?-American War of 1877.

Shaka

king of the Zulus
1994
A biography of the nineteenth-century military genius and Zulu chief.

Chief Crazy Horse

following a vision
2009
Presents an illustrated biography of Oglala warrior and chief Crazy Horse.

Sitting Bull

2004
Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Sitting Bull, a Lakota chief who helped plan the battle of Little Bighorn and later traveled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

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