heads of state

Chronicles the lives of over one hundred political and government leaders whose accomplishments are of lasting worth from around the world.

A graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" in which Cassius, fearing Julius Caesar's ambition, forms a conspiracy among Roman republicans to assassinate him on the Ides of March.

Draws from hundreds of interviews with a wide range of sources to examine the life and career of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and includes four extensive interviews with Castro.

Recounts the life, personality, and career of Oliver Cromwell as the Lord Protector of Great Britain from 1649-1660.

Chronicles the life of Fidel Castro through a series of interviews conducted by Ignacio Ramonet, discussing his parents, influences, role in the revolution, and the Bay of Pigs; and provides insight into the leader's opinions on human rights, freedom of the press, and other world leaders, including George W. Bush and Tony Blair.

Two boys grow into manhood as a new empire takes shape around the city of Rome, and as the pair are trained in the art of combat, they find themselves caught between two rival generals who are driving the empire to the brink of civil war.

Presents true stories of bad behavior among members of history's royal families, and includes eleven family trees, a time line of monarchs and concurrent world events, and other resources.

Journal excerpts help chronicle the life and political career of Soviet leader Boris Yeltsin.

A biography of Nelson Mandela's life, from his idyllic childhood through his years of imprisonment to his triumphant election as president of South Africa.