biography

Traces the life of Saddam Hussein, leader of Iraq, from his birth in 1937 to his handling of the Persian Gulf War.

Contains over 1,000 succinct biographies of significant men and women of the Roman world.

A history of Greek civilization from the 5th century B.C. to 336 B.C. Focuses on 37 great men of the age.

The recollections of twelve people who immigrated to the United States during the period of the Great Migration between 1900 and 1930.

Examines the life and legacy of outlaw Billy the Kid, and discusses his role in the settlement of the American West.

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.

A biography of the medieval ruler of Europe who established Christianity in the lands he conquered, set up many schools, codified laws, and gave a unity to his Roman Empire that endured subsequent years of disorder.

Biography of twentieth-century African-American author James Baldwin, discussing his childhood in Harlem, his years in Paris, and his return to the United States in 1957 to take part in the Civil Rights struggle.

A collection of forty-two essays which explore the lives of ancient Greeks from all walks of life whose accomplishments continue to have influence in the modern world, including Aesop, Plato, Sappho, and Alexander the Great.