A discussion of Shah Jahan, ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1628-1659, covering his ruthless oppression of rivals, promotion of artistic and architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal, and other political and cultural influences.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, born into the royal family of Macedon and later became a king whose realm extended into Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Hammurabi, the ancient king who ruled Babylon (in what is now Iraq) more than 3,000 years ago, and who is still revered for producing the first uniform law code in history.
"King Louie was a very big king in all ways but one: He was five-feet-four-inches short. So Louie and his royal cobbler cooked up the perfect high-heeled solution to help Louie appear taller. But after an embarrassing tumble (on the dance floor, no less!) Louie learned that his subjects were loyal no matter how big-or how shrimpy-their beloved Louie might have been. Readers ... will relate to this ... story of King Louie XIV-a man who had it all, but still felt small"--Provided by publisher.
