kings and rulers

A fully annotated critical edition of "King Lear" that includes a comprehensive account of Shakespeare's sources and influences, a detailed reading of the action, and a stage history of the major productions.

A graphic novel adaptation of the Arthurian legend that depicts King Arthur as a teenager.

A biography of the Ottawa chief who led the Indians in attacking Fort Detroit in the 1760's.

A foolish king divides his land between two ungrateful daughters who are plotting against him and disinherits his favorite for speaking up to him.

A simple biography of the Oglala Sioux chief who fought for the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at the Little Big Horn in 1876.

A picturebook biography of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.

A biography of the Apache leader, Geronimo, who was both a marauder to be feared by the settlers of Mexico and the American Southwest, and a fighter for freedom to his people. Discusses both sides of Geronimo's story and his raids and resistance to the United States and Mexican military campaigns.

Introduces the life of Shoshoni Sacagawea, from early childhood through her days guiding the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the American wilderness. Her story of incredible courate and strength continues to inspire people today.

Presents a biography of Shawnee leader Tecumseh who rallied the Native American people to defend their lands, and dreamed of peace and worked to unite all Native Americans into a single confederacy.

Shaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series follows the life of Shaka, a powerful and mighty Zulu leader, as he grows up to fulfill an ancient tribal prophecy, uniting his people into a bold new nation. Shaka is driven by his extraordinary intelligence, courage, astounding physical ability an immortal stance, leading his proud warriors in their quest to be one people, one power, one empire!.