Describes the life and reign of Hammurabi, the ancient Babylonian king who conquered parts of Mesopotamia and established one of the first recorded codes of law in history.
Examines the life and political career of Xerxes I of Persia, discussing the Persian empire, the Athenians, his childhood, his leadership, his death, and other related topics.
Details the life and accomplishments of Ramses the Great, a celebrated Egyptian pharaoh, and also describes daily lifein ancient Egypt, and a history of the kings prior to Ramses' reign.
