kings and rulers

A biography of the tsar who began the transformation of Russia into a modern state in the last seventeenth - early eighteenth centuries.

Pip, a boy who lives in a medieval abbey, befriends a stone gargoyle named Perfect and soon finds himself running for his life while trying to stop the assassination of the king.

Contains the text of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" in which a man and his ambitious wife plot to kill their king and his heirs, clearing the way for Macbeth to seize the crown of Scotland for himself, and includes an introduction, commentary, notes, and illustrations.

An illustrated biography of twelfth-century Egyptian and Syrian leader Saladin, which describes the Muslim world at that time, Saladin's childhood and rise to power, his military prowess and chivalry, and the Crusades.

A biography of ancient Greek king and conqueror Alexander the Great, covering his upbringing, early victories in Asian territory, defeat of Darius of Persia, and plans to conquer India before his death at the age of thirty-two, and contains maps, color images, timelines, and a glossary.

Presents the history of the construction and modern discovery of the Terra Cotta Army, a group of full-size figures of warriors and horses buried with the First Emperor of China. Draws on history and personal travel in China to tell the story of how and why the Terra Cotta Army of more than 8,000 figures was created. Includes numerous color photos.

Presents an overview of Qin Shi Huangdi's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Provides an account of the battles and exploits of the Scottish King.

Contains the text of the play, information about Shakespeare and his theater, key to famous lines and phrases, and explanatory notes.