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Examines the life of the present British queen, discussing her royal upbringing, the job she inherited, her commitment to the monarchy, and her highly publicized family.

Photographs and text help chronicle the life of Pope John Paul II from his childhood in Poland to his ascension to the throne of St. Peter.

Discusses the mystery surrounding the lost treasure of the Aztec king Montezuma and presents three possible solutions.

Chronicles the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of England, discussing her ancestors, her inspiring radio addresses during World War II, her relationship with her cousin Philip, and her reign as England's queen.

Nefertari, the niece of the heretic Nefertiti who has been educated as a future queen, becomes involved in a political scandal when she and Ramesses the Great fall in love and marry.

Explores how Leopold II, King of the Belgians, exploited the people of Africa by founding a colony along the Congo River, where he used the African people as slaves.

Discusses how Frederick the Great made Prussia a major European power and how Prussia, under Bismarck's leadership, united Germany into an empire.

Photographs and text chronicle the life of Pope John Paul II and discuss his influence on the world's history.

Contains the text of the play, information about Shakespeare and his theater, explanatory notes, and assesses the play in light of today's interests.

Contains the full text to Shakespeare's "Richard II" with an overview of Shakespeare's life, notes on the play's text, dramatic criticism from Shakespearean scholars, and a stage and screen history of the play.