kings and rulers

"Explains Apache resistance under Geronimo's leadership, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figure's life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources, while sidebars and a timeline complete a comprehensive learning experience.

Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse's life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death. The text also provides historical context to Crazy Horse's life, which helps support elementary social studies curricula. Crazy Horse comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources. Sidebars and a detailed timeline help readers gain a full understanding of this fascinating figure's life.

A biography of Chief Sitting Bull, who led the Lakota Sioux against the forces of the United States government who were taking their land.

S. C. Gwynne?s Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches.

When an aging, senile king attempts to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, he begins a power struggle that tears his kingdom apart and results in the deaths of those closest to him.

Genghis Khan marches across the Gobi Desert with his warriors to lay siege to fortress after fortress in his quest for domination, using his imagination and cunning to battle enemies and overcome any obstacle that stands in his way.

Arthur, High King and Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty, prevails against barbarian troops and peace reigns for a short time until a deadly trap is set by the sorceress Morgian.

Contains the text of the play in which a foolish king divides his land between two ungrateful daughters, an overview of Shakespeare's life, an introduction to the play, and dramatic criticisms.