Biography

Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, using expert commentary, archival material, and Franklin's own writings.

Examines the life and political regime of Italy's Benito Mussolini, discussing his creation of the black shirt brigades, the effects of his alliance with Hitler on Italy, and his execution by Italian partisans.

Presents a brief biography of Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain since 1997, and includes a description of his childhood in Scotland, his education and university days, political career, and leadership through the events of September 11, 2001 and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Takes a look at the life and times of notorious gangster Al Capone, from his violent youth in Brooklyn, to his role in the powerful Chicago crime circles.

She was a young peasant girl when she heard voices compelling her to save France from the British during the 100 Years War. Despite winning stunning victories, she was burned at the stake by the men whose place and nation she had saved. Joan of Arc is one of the most compelling figures in history. At age 17, she donned armor and rode to war, claiming she was sent by God and promising to restore her king to his rightful throne. In just two years, she made good on her promises, but her reward was death.