"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…
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.
Queen Elizabeth II
by Ager, Charlotte, Williams, Brenda, Williams, Brian
fromDK life stories
Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences…
This book provides biographical information for Roman emperors of the third century.
Louis XVI of France, who was guillotined in 1793 during the Revolution and Reign of Terror, is commonly portrayed in fiction and film either as a weak and stupid despot in thrall to his beautiful, shallow wife, Marie Antoinette, or as a cruel and treasonous tyrant. Historian Joh…
Louis XVI of France, who was guillotined in 1793 during the Revolution and Reign of Terror, is commonly portrayed in fiction and film either as a weak and stupid despot in thrall to his beautiful, shallow wife, Marie Antoinette, or as a cruel and treasonous tyrant. Historian Joh…
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.
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…
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.