kings and rulers

A comprehensive biography of famous Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, who spent much of his life trying to rally together Native American tribes in defense of their own homeland, which ultimately led to his death during the War of 1812.

A brief biography of Chiricahua Apache leader and medicine man, Geronimo, that provides details of his life and his battles against Mexico and the United States over expansion into Apache tribal lands.

Despite his enduring popularity, King Arthur remains the most enigmatic of Britain's legendary heroes. In this new book, author Dan Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, while exploring the different facets of Arthurian myth, from the numerous, conflicting theories of his historical origin, through the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and concluding with an examination of his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork, this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.

Chronicles the life of Blue Jacket, one of the most influential Native American leaders of the eighteenth century.

Recounts the 1,500 mile trek of a band of Northern Cheyenne from an Oklahoma reservation in 1878 to their home on the Yellowstone.

Presents Longfellow's epic poem about the prophet Hiawatha, a magical Native American man who brings the gift of civilization to the world, and includes illustrations by Frederic Remington.

A biography of the warrior, prophet, and chief of the Sioux tribes who led his people's resistance to the advancing white man during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Relates the tale of a powerful conqueror and hero who ruled over the Mixtec people of the Mexican state of Oaxaca between 1063 and 1115. Includes information on how the codices containing the story were deciphered.