Editors: 1755 books

*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in the lives of Alexander, Hannibal and Caesar*Discusses little known facts about each man and whether some of the legends and myths about them were true.*Includes a Table of Contents covering each general.*Includes a bibliography on Alexander...

*Includes pictures of Robespierre, Marat, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes quotes from Marat's fiery journals and Robespierre's most famous and controversial quotes about the French Revolution, Louis XVI, and more. *Includes detailed descriptions of the deaths of Marat,...

*Includes pictures of the boxers and important people in their lives. *Includes the boxers' most colorful quotes. *Discusses the facts, legends, and controversies surrounding their most famous fights. *Includes Bibliographies for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. "A champion is someone who...

*Includes pictures of Napoleon, Wellington and important people, places and events in their lives.*Includes maps of famous battles, including Austerlitz and Waterloo.*Answers common myths about Napoleon, including whether he was short, whether his men shot off the Sphinx's nose, whether he played chess,...

*Includes pictures of Napoleon, Nelson, Wellington and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes maps of famous battles, including Trafalgar and Waterloo.*Answers common myths about Napoleon, including whether he was short, whether his men shot off the Sphinx's nose, whether he played...

From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today...

*Weaves the lives of Nelson and Wellington together in one entertaining and educational narrative.*Includes pictures of Nelson, Wellington, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes Bibliographies on each man for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.Over the course of...

*Profiles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln with a special focus on his debates with Stephen Douglas in 1858.*Explains the central issues of the 1850s, including the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, popular sovereignty and the Dred Scott Decision,*Includes pictures of Lincoln and...

*Includes pictures of Hood, Thomas, and important people, places, and events.*Includes maps of major battles they fought in.*Includes quotes from Hood's memoir describing his fighting in major battles like Antietam and Gettysburg.*Discusses the relationship between Thomas and Hood. The lives and legacies...

*Includes maps of Genghis Khan's empire and pictures depicting Genghis and other important people and places in his life.*Discusses legends and controversies surrounding Genghis Khan's life, death and legacy.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. Conquering the world...

*Includes pictures of Helen Keller and important people in her life.*Includes Helen's quotes on politics, religion, inspiration, and more. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents"Most people measure their happiness in terms of physical pleasure and material possession....

*Weaves the famous stories of Caesar, Cleopatra, Antony and Augustus into one gripping narrative. *Includes famous art depicting Caesar, Antony, Cleopatra, Augustus and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes a comprehensive discussion of the facts and myths surrounding the deaths...

*Includes over 25 pictures of Lee and the important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes maps of the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, and Second Manassas. *Includes a Table of ContentsWith the exception of George Washington, perhaps the most famous general in American history...

*Includes extracts from Columbus's journal of his first voyage. *Includes Cortes's letter to King Charles V describing Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire.*Includes passages from Antonio Pigafetta, a member of Magellan's crew.*Includes descriptions of both the Aztec and Inca Empires.*Includes pictures...