heads of state

A biography of the Roman empire's great general and first dictator, who was assassinated shortly after he assumed power.

A biography of two Korean leaders, father and son, whose policies of self-reliance and self-defense are intended to lead to their primary goal--a united Korea.

Follows the life of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, who became the first head of the Soviet state.

An illustrated chronicle of Adolf Hitler's life, describing his childhood and service in the army, his long-held hatred of the Jews, his rise to power, and the destruction he caused during the Second World War through his military aggression and the Holocaust.

Contains alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about 111 of the key global leaders of the twentieth century, providing facts about their early lives and the environments in which they were raised, accounts of the periods in which they made their most significant contributions, and overviews of their places in history.

Offers a brief biography of Joseph Stalin, exploring the events, the background, the people, and the mixture of private and public concerns which contributed to his historical impact.

Alphabetical entries cover political leaders from around the world who have significantly shaped politcal opinions and events, including Nelson Mandela, Ariel Sharon, and Vladimir Putin..

A biography of the seventeenth-century Puritan country gentleman who led the rebellion against Charles I in the English Civil War and ruled England as Lord Protector for ten years.

A collection of articles from various sources which chronicle the life of Mikhail Gorbachev and reflect on his impact on the world.

A biography of Adolf Hitler, providing facts and anecdotes about the life and career of the World War II era German leader; organized by subject.