History's greatest rivals

Discusses the professional and personal relations between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

Discusses the Battle of Little Bighorn and the roles of Sitting Bull and George A. Custer.

Discusses the rivalry between Robert Peary and Frederick Cook and their race to be the first explorer to reach the North Pole.

"British monarch Elizabeth I's long reign is remembered as a period of stability for England. Yet, her relationship with her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, was contentious at best, leading to a fatal ending for one of the monarchs. This intrigue-filled volume transports readers into the throne rooms of Europe during the 16th century, where they'll learn of shifting lines of succession, clashes between religions, and assassination plots."--From the publisher.

"Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII's life reads like a thrilling novel. Her struggle to retain her throne led her to join forces with Roman ruler Julius Caesar and later Mark Anthony. The power struggles within Rome came to a head at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The victory of Octavian meant the tragic downfalls of both Cleopatra and Mark Anthony and the expansion of Roman influence. This in-depth look at two empires in turmoil is enhanced by beautiful illustrations and insightful quotation boxes"--Amazon.com.

"This book offers a unique way to study the events of the Civil War, through the relationship between Lincoln and Davis and their fateful decisions during the bloody conflict."--From the publisher.

Looks at the rivalry between Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill.

Discusses the American Revolutionary War between the American colonies and King George III of Great Britain, examining the causes and what finally brought the war to an end.

Looks at the rivalry between gangster Al Capone and FBI agent Eliot Ness.