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Examines the life and adventures oftwelfth-century English monarch Richard the Lionheart,focusing on his prowess as a military leader and strategist during the Crusades.

Draws from historical records and numerous personal letters between Queen Elizabeth I and others to tell the story of the "Pirate Queen" and her merchant adventurers who terrorized the seas and helped build an empire.

Examines the history of the Norman Conquest by William the Conquerer in the eleventh century including an overview of pre-conquest England and Normandy.

An account of the exploits of Etienne Gerard, officer of one of France's crack cavalry regiments during the time of the Napoleonic Wars.

An account of the twenty years that marked the rise and fall of Napoleon. Describes the people, events and great battles of the time, including the last battle at Waterloo.

Henriette Maria, wife of Charles I-the English king who lost his head, describes the story of her marriage and her husband's downfall.