revolutionaries

Biography of the revolutionary Mexican leader Emiliano Zapata, based on new archival material.

A biography of Haitian revolutionary leader Toussaint Louverture, looking at his life as a slave and a slave-owner, and arguing that his sometimes controversial actions can be attributed to his desire to win freedom for the slaves of Saint Domingue.

In 10 essays from previously published articles, the author presents miniature portraits of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Thomas Paine, and others known as the founding fathers.

Chronicles the life and discusses the legacy of the turn-of-the-century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrow the Diaz government in the Revolution of 1910. Includes sidebars, a time line, and a glossary.

Chronicles the life of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata and describes his legacy, and includes special sections on Mexican history and culture.

A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags.

A biography of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro from his childhood to his meeting with Pope John Paul II in 1998.

Profiles twenty-three leaders and heroes from the 1500s to the 1980s.

A biography of the turn-of-the century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrow the Diaz government in the Revolution of 1910.

A concise biography of Fidel Castro that discusses his childhood, his revolution in Cuba, politics, and other related topics; and includes a list of important dates.