Traces the life of the chief of the small Mongol tribe who established a vast empire from Peking to the Black Sea in the thirteenth century.

Learn about the first ruling queen of England.

Describes the life of Attila, leader of the Huns, and his attempt to conquer the Roman Empire.

Profiles the explorer Francisco Pizarro, from his early life to his expeditions to Peru, where he battled the indigenous Incan empire and claimed its land and riches for Spain.

Surveys the life and voyages of Sir Francis Drake in the sixteenth century.

An engaging biography of Napoleon Bonaparte--one of the most brilliant and reckless generals in history--who declared himself emperor of France in 1804, conquered lands from Portugal to Poland, made kings and queens of his family members, and nearly brought all of Europe to its knees.