Describes the flags of twenty-five nations from around the world and presents information about the location, population, history, current government, and capital of each nation.
This is a biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint.
Introduces a dozen kings and queens of ancient Egypt and relates the often amazing exploits of other figures from the classical age of Greek and Roman mythology.
Provides an overview of the military exploits of twenty-five nations, tribes, or peoples from history, including the Angles, Huns, Magyars, Romans, Samurai, and Vikings.
Examines the history of Scotland's clans by establishing their origins, probing the highpoints of their heyday, considering alignments among them, and identifying their mottoes.
Describes various ancient customs and traditions, such as the ducking stool, the maypole, and calling the hours, as well as the historic roots of holiday celebrations still followed.
