kings and rulers

A fictionalized account of the life of the historical figure Macbeth who through cunning, marriage, and battle becomes the dominant figure throughout 11th century Scotland.

Presents a short history of ancient China and the Han dynasty's leading emperor, Han Wu Di, and describes the cultural and social life in ancient China, family traditions, scientific discoveries, inventions, and more.

Provides an overview of the lives of Suleyman I and his subjects in the Ottoman Empire of the late sixteenth century, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, and stories of the time.

A biography of the Japanese emperor who began his long reign as a divine ruler and, after the devastating defeat of World War II, accepted his new role as "symbol of the state" and watched over the re-birth of Japan as a leader in the world.

Traces the life of the chief of a small Mongol tribe who established a vast empire from Peking to the Black Sea in the twelfth century.

The lives, times, adventures, and legends of twenty-five kings, real and imaginary.

While vacationing at Celesteville-on-the-Sea, the Babar family matches wits with a bold gang of thieves.

A little boy pretends that he is king of everything, commanding his army.

King Kenrick tries to ignore the painful splinter in his toe, but he finally agrees to have it tended to so he can lead the Hero's Parade.

Even the noise of a hiccup keeps King Gordo from falling asleep at naptime, until he discovers the soothing effect of a sad song.