Chronicles the experiences of the peasant girl who led a French army against the English, was burned at the stake for witchcraft, and became a saint.

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brillant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

A biography of the Saudi Arabian king who ruled from 1964 until his assassination in 1975 and who became, during his reign, an important world leader through his control of his country's vast oil resources.

An illustrated biography of the Islamic religious leader who became the chief political figure in Iran after the overthrow of the shah in 1979.

A biography of the king and queen whose marriage led to the unification of Spain and who increased the country's power by conquering the Moors and sending Columbus to America.

A biography of the prime minister of Cambodia.

A biography of the Japanese emperor who, following World War II, approved a constitution that changed his role from divine ruler to "symbol of the state" with political control going to elected representatives.

Traces the life of the Frankish warrior and king who built a great empire in western Europe.

Chronicles the early life, presidential campaign, term in office, and assassination of the thirty-fifth president of the United States.

A biography of the first Roman emperor, under whom Rome achieved great glory.