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.
Chronicles the life and career of Mao Zedong, discussing his work and a revolutionary general, his founding and leading of the world's largest nation, and his reputation as a brutal political manipulator.
Chronicles the life of Adolf Hitler and discusses the events that made his rise to power in Germany possible, the affect World War I had on his rule, the reasons his ideas were so popular, and other related topics.
Presents biographical sketches of twenty people who made significant contributions to the history of the twentieth century, including Jane Addams, Ho Chi Minh, Lech Walesa, and Nelson Mandela.
A brief introduction to the leaders of the Middle Eastern countries of Israel, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, and the conflicts, violence, and attempts at peace in the region.
Presents a biography of Fidel Castro, discussing his early life and schooling, his activities as a revolutionary, and his leadership of Cuba, and examining some of the major events that have occurred during his years in power.
An account of Mr. Gorbachev's role in the Soviet Union at the present time, as events unfold which portend a much freer way of life for the Russian people.
