With 100 black-and-white illustrations, this book explains the life and times of King Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh who has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt.
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With 100 black-and-white illustrations, this book explains the life and times of King Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh who has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt.
Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses.
The dramatic story of Rome's first emperor, who plunged into Rome's violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire. Caesar Augustus' story, one of the most riveting in Western history, is filled…
Amazons--fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world--were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In histor…
"Amazons--fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world--were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In histo…
"Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and brilliant leader, he also possessed qualit…
Black Hawk and the War of 1832 reveals how the Black Hawk War culminated in a final battle that was so brutal that many local tribes fled to the West.
A professor of history and classics describes the actual events of March 15, 44 BC, when Julius Caesar was murdered during the Roman civil wars, and comparies them to those outlined by William Shakespeare in his famous play.--Publisher's description. Thanks to William Shakespea…
The exciting, dramatic story of one of history's most famous events--the death of Julius Caesar--now placed in full context of Rome's civil wars by eminent historian Barry Strauss. Thanks to William Shakespeare, the death of Julius Caesar is the most famous assassination in hist…
A professor of history and classics describes the actual events of March 15, 44 BC, when Julius Caesar was murdered during the Roman civil wars, and comparies them to those outlined by William Shakespeare in his famous play.--Publisher's description. Thanks to William Shakespea…
"Hannibal lived a life of incredible feats of daring and survival, massive military engagements, and ultimate defeat. A citizen of Carthage and military commander in Punic Spain, he famously marched his war elephants and huge army over the Alps into Rome's own heartland to fight…
Provides an overview of the history of Iran and describes the life and times of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran.
Provides an overview of the history of Iran and describes the life and times of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran.
A brief biography of the famous leader of the Lakota Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
A brief biography of the famous leader of the Lakota Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
A brief biography of the famous leader of the Lakota Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
A brief biography of the famous Nez Perce leader who led his people against the United States Army and lost, but won the respect of his own people as well as white generals by standing up for his beliefs.