Provides biographical portraits of ten queens from history including Esther, Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Eleanor of Acquitaine, Isabel of Spain, Elizabeth I, Christina of Sweden, Maria Theresa, and Catherine the Great.

A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution.

"This book introduces the medieval empire of Mali...and soon narrows its focus to the compelling life story of the emperor Mansa Musa, who rules Mali in the early 1300s...This enjoyable work smoothly blends historical text with memorable anecdotes...photos and sketches...and well-drawn maps." --P. [4] of cover.

Describes the life of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, and the social and political conditions in Great Britain during her lifetime.

Describes how Genghis Khan became the ruler of the Mongols and how these nomadic people lived.

Presents a biography of the founder of the Mongol Dynasty in China.

"When did Elizabeth II become the queen of the United Kingdom? She became queen in 1952, at the age of 25. Inside, you'll find: What Elizabeth's life was like growing up as a member of Britain's royal family ; A timeline, photos--and what Elizabeth's responsibilities are as queen ; Surprising True facts that will shock and amaze you!"--Page 4 of cover.

The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century.

A fascinating study of this important period in Egyptian history, with concentration on Tutankhamen's reign.

A portrait of the longest-reigning woman pharaoh in Ancient Egypt draws on surviving artifacts to consider her unprecedented rise, her achievements and why most of her monuments were destroyed after her death. Hatshepsut--the daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throne and a mother with ties to the previous dynasty--was born into a privileged position in the royal household, and she was expected to bear the sons who would legitimize the reign...