Crompton, Samuel Willard

This book discusses the plans, strategies, errors, and glorious efforts of the most decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars.

Contains brief biographies of one hundred individuals whose accomplishments influenced the American way of life, including politicians, industrialists, crusaders, entertainers, and others; organized chronologically.

Explores the lives of explorers Lewis and Clark, who manned the first American overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back. Outlines the progression of their journey and examines what it meant to the country as a whole.

An exploration of the life of Ulysses S. Grant that discusses his childhood in Ohio, struggle with depression and alcohol, military career, leadership during the Civil War, and more; and includes a chronology, a time line, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Details the significance of the sinking of the "U.S.S. Maine," on February 15th, 1898, while it was docked in Havana, Cuba, which became the catalyst for the Spanish-American war; and includes a time line, chronology, and resources.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great of Macedonia.

A biography of Argentine revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara that discusses his childhood, education, travels, impact on the Cuban revolution, accomplishments and struggles, and other related topics; and includes photographs, a timeline, and an interview with Tom Hayden.

A biography of Clara Barton that covers her childhood, family, obstacles, efforts during the American Civil War, founding of the Red Cross, and other related topics.

Presents a brief biography of Thomas Moore, philosopher, writer, and theologian of the Middle Ages, including information on his childhood, his family life, and his contributions to law and religious freedom.

Explains how the battle at the city of Tenochtitlan between Hernan Cortes and his men and Montezuma and the Aztecs was the key to the control of the Valley of Mexico and the Aztec empire.