biography

Antwone Fisher tells the story of his life, from his birth to a prison inmate to his success as a screenwriter in Hollywood, discussing his childhood and teen years in foster homes, his stint in the Navy, his attempts to find his mother and father, and the determination that led him to create the life of his dreams.

Examines the life of patriot and statesman Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in urging the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain, and in organizing the government of the new nation.

Presents a brief profile of the life of American patriot, Paul Revere, describing how he helped to shape the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Chronicles the life of Civil War general Robert E. Lee, who, despite his loyalty to the U.S., fought for the Confederacy to protect his home and family; and includes a time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Chronicles the life of Jim Brady, providing information on his childhood, his life in New York's worst slums, his rise to the top of wealthy society, and other related topics.

Presents a chronological overview of the events of the War of 1812, accompanied by fifteen biographies of individuals associated with the war.

Presents biographical portraits of each of the twenty-eight tsars of Imperial Russia, beginning with Ivan III, who began his reign in 1462, and continuing through the last tsar, Nicholas II; and includes essays that examine key debates in the history of Russia.

Profiles nine men, including Sun Yat-sen of China, Gandhi of India, Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam, and Emilio Aguinaldo of the Philippines, who struggled to free their respective countries from colonial rule or monarchy.

Contains biographies of 14 African American soldiers whose names deserve to be known, from Crispus Attucks to Lonnie Davis.

Biographical profiles of the men and women who ruled France through more than 1,500 years, from Merovius in A.D.450 to the abdication of Louis Philippe in 1848.