generals

Chronicles the life of Roman emperor Caius Julius Caesar, discussing his political prowess, his relationships with women, and his military might, focusing on how he came to rule most of the known world by the time of his death.

Examines the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a Union general during the Civil War who went on to be elected president in 1868.

Offers an introduction to the life of Julius Caesar, providing information on his place in world history, evil deeds, military conquests, and other related topics.

A comprehensive biography of Alexander the Great that includes a timeline, glossary, and a number of photographs and illustrations documenting his life, conquests, allies, and enemies.

"Call Sign Chaos is a memoir of a life of warfighting and lifelong learning, following along as Mattis rises from Marine recruit to four-star general. It is a journey about learning to lead and a story about how he, through constant study and action, developed a unique leadership philosophy, one relevant to us all."--Dust jacket flap.

Contains the text of the play, information about Shakespeare and his theater, key to famous lines and phrases, and explanatory notes.

Presents a biography of Alexander the Great, portraying the ancient Greek ruler as a liberator and promoter of democracy.

Profiles sixteen Confederate generals who came to represent Southern leadership, including Robert E. Lee, J. E. B. Stuart, James Longstreet, and P. G. T. Beauregard; also includes more than two hundred photos and period illustrations.

Toussaint L Ouverture was an eighteenth-century military hero who led the Haitian Revolution, one of the greatest and most successful slave uprisings in the world. L Ouverture believed strongly in both racial equality and anticolonialism, and he not only led the revolution against French control of Haiti but also created a prosperous autonomous colony before breaking ties with France. Unfortunately, L Ouverture died in exile before seeing the fruits of his labor. In this text, students will learn about the historical context in which the Haitian Revolution was fought, as well as L Ouverture s role in it. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

Text and illustrations explore the history, power, and influence of military leaders.