heads of state

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.

Relates how Adolf Hitler's determination to succeed helped him to overcome such obstacles as a poor education and become dictator of Germany.

Presents a biography of Ho-Chih Minh, the Vietnamese communist leader who led his people in the struggle for independence from France and in the later war with South Vietnam.

Explores the life of Fidel Castro, examining perceptions of his role as either a dictator or a liberator, focusing on how he is seen by Latin Americans over his fifty years of leadership, and covers the pressure he has received from the United States and the Soviet Union and his influence on other insurgencies and uprisings around the world.

Shows the life of Simn Bolvar and his constant struggle to free the countries of South America from the oppressing rule of the Spaniards.

Provides an introduction to government leaders, the work they do, and the tools they use, and features photographs and information about how government has changed over the years.

A biography of "El Libertador," whose victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Recounts the history of the hidden resistance in Germany during World War II, and the people behind them, from political opponents and soldiers to ordinary citizens.