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A biography of the Polish cardinal who became the first non-Italian to be elected Pope since 1523.

Profiles the life of England's Queen Elizabeth I and those in her royal court including ladies of the court, councilors, courtiers, and noble children. Also discusses the problems the royal court faced such as health issues, treasonous plots, and foreign invaders.

Chronicles the events of the Third Crusade, focusing on the battles between Richard I of England and the Muslim leader Saladin.

Examines the reign of Elizabeth I, providing information about her personal life and accomplishments and everyday life in Tudor England, and including contemporary writings that characterize the Elizabethan Age.

Mary Tudor, who would reign briefly as Queen of England during the mid-sixteenth century, tells the story of her troubled childhood as daughter of King Henry VIII.

Presents a brief illustrated history of Windsor Castle, built by King William I of England and improved through the centuries.

Presents a biography of Elizabeth I, Queen of Tudor England, and provides information on the Renaissance, her forty-five year reign--called the Golden Age--her court, and her achievements.

A biography of Richard the Lionhearted, King of England, who was a famous crusader and knight.

Examines life in fifteenth-century Spain under the rulership of King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella, and includes a selection of contemporary writings.