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Miriam Greenblatt
Provides an overview of the lives of Charlemagne and his subjects in the Frankish empire of the late eighth and early ninth centuries, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, laws…
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Provides an overview of the lives of Suleyman I and his subjects in the Ottoman Empire of the late sixteenth century, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, and stories of…
This biography takes a look at the stunning contributions of Lorenzo de’ Medici. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how this Italian statesman changed the world.
A biography of Chinese Emperor Han Wu Di that also describes everyday life in China during his reign and includes excerpts from poems, stories, and other writings of the time.
A biography of Roman general Julius Caesar that also describes everyday life in Rome during his reign and includes excerpts from poems, speeches, and other writings of the time.
Chronicles Napoleon’s path to power in late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century France, discusses his ambition to conquer Europe, shares details of his personal life and military and political prowess, and…
Describes the tumultuous reign of Hatshepsut, daughter of Thothmes I, and life in ancient Egypt during her reign.
Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.
Discusses the rise to power of Alexander the Great, his leadership and strategic conquests, and everyday life in Greece during his reign.
Describes how Genghis Khan became the ruler of the Mongols and how these nomadic people lived.
From Alexander the Great to Queen Victoria… their names fire the imagination with epic triumphs and influential reigns. The lives of their people forged and defined modern civilization. Writings and…
Tells of the young US’s heroic campaign to beat back one of the most powerful military forces in the world - and to rid America of foreign powers once and…
