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Cyrus the Great
During his time, Cyrus was proclaimed the greatest leader of his era and, perhaps, of the ancient world. Much of what we know about him comes from pieces of the Old Testament, the Babylonian Chronicle, and the writings of ancient historians Herodotus and Xenophon. Through these writings from his friends and foes, we gather a view of this extraordinary man. Though he can be compared to Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan for his military accomplishments, Cyrus was also a master at diplomacy and tact. He welded together groups of people as disparate as Afghani tribesmen and Turkish farmers, creating the first world empire known in the Western world. His legacy in the Middle East lives on, for he was the leader who initiated the Persians' and Iranians' national destinies more than 2,000 years ago.
Julius Caesar
Presents a biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.
Che Guevara: The Making of a Revolutionary
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the Latin American revolutionary and guerrilla fighter.
The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores — and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings — has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Lighthouse Book is a panoramic, lavishly illustrated history of these legendary buildings and celebrates the rich heritage of our ancestors’ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms. Over 200 color photographs are featured in this fully revised, expanded and updated edition.
Nelson Mandela
Depicts the life and accomplishments of the South African president who spent twenty-seven years in jail for his political beliefs, discussing the struggle to end apartheid, his country's former system of racial segregation and oppression.
Desmond Tutu
The series Modern Peacemakers profiles key recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and the work they were doing when they received the award. Desmond Tutu was awarded the Prize in 1984 for being according to the Nobel committee, "a unifying leader figure in the campaign to resolve the problem of aparteid in South Africa ..."
Discovering Ancient Rome
Rome was the city that conquered the entire Mediterranean world. For almost 500 years, it presided over that world, shaping it, and providing instruction for all those who came later. The city fell to the barbarians, and the empire ceased to exist, but the ideas and ideals that built both the city and the empire can still be felt today. This book presents the fascinating empire of Ancient Rome, from its rise to its fall. Readers will learn how Romans lived their daily lives, as well as the accomplishments they contributed that continue to influence the world today.
Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone
Introduces the life and accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor most widely known for developing the telephone.
The Family Values Movement
The family values movement is a conservative movement that strongly supports traditional social values. This book offers students an objective look at this important movement, which has wielded great influence on the political landscape as well as attracted major controversy from its critics.
