kings and rulers

"When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course,was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive history of the women who ruled the Mongol empire during the thirteenth century, focusing on Queen Manduhai, the daughter of Genghis Khan, who restored the Mongol Empire and spent her life fighting both the Ming Dynasty of China and Muslim warlords.

Presents an introduction to the government of Ancient Egypt, discussing the Pharaoh, the Vizier, the court system and more.

King Leontes, in a fit of jealousy, accuses his wife of having an affair with his friend Polixenes and banishes her newborn daughter, who grows up and falls in love with Polixene's son, and returns to King Leontes to set everything right.

Arthur, High King and Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty, prevails against barbarian troops and peace reigns for a short time until a deadly trap is set by the sorceress Morgian.

A great soldier is tempted by the prophecies of three witches into murdering the king and seizing the crown of Scotland.

An exploration of the Palace of Versailles, its history, and the people and science behind its building.

"Details the life of Cleopatra from differing perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and vicious exploits of Vlad the Impaler who, during the fifteenth century, extended his reign of terror across most of the known Roman world.