World landmark books

A retelling of the story of Ulysses. An afterword tells the author's sources and discusses the meaning of the story.

A reconstruction of the life of Shakespeare and the history of the Globe Theater from the few facts available today.

This biography of Leonardo da Vinci, set against the background of Renaissance Italy, tells of his creative work, as inventor, artist and scientist struggling against the ignorance of his time.

A biography of Bolivar, known as the "George Washington of South America, " who led the rebellion of Latin American countries in their fight to free themselves from Spain.