emperors

Presents the life of the Roman leader who became emperor at sixteen, ordered his mother to be murdered to attain more power, and often misused his power against his people who lived in fear of him.

Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promotion of Christianity.

Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promulgation of Christianity.

Two thousand years ago, Rome was the center of the civilized world and the most powerful city-state in existence. Today's world has been largely influenced by ancient Rome as well: Democratic governments, modern literature and films, architecture and even professional football owe something of a debt to the ancient Romans.

The Empire has declared war on the small, were-ruled kingdom of Aydori, capturing five women of the Mage-pack, including the wife of the were pack-leader. With the pack off defending the border, it falls to Mirian Maylin and Tomas Hagen--she a low-level mage, he the younger brother to the pack-leader--to save them.

Focuses on overlooked evidence from key witnesses and details the Russian Imperial family's last days of imprisonment in Ekaterinburg before their execution.

Addresses the twenty-five year Age of Napoelon, which went far beyond his death, from 1795 to 1820, and the non-military influences he and his successors had on France in terms of administration and civil reforms.

A biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his life and quest for power from his birthplace on the island of Corsica to his exile and death on St. Helena.

Profiles two hundred great leaders from throughout history, describing their lives, work, and legacies, and presenting time lines of each figure's life and coinciding world events. Includes government leaders, military rulers, and political activists from around the world.