Books in World Leaders-Past and Present series

Follows the life and career of the man who overcame disadvantages of birth and political circumstances to become prime minister of England under Queen Victoria.

A biography of the eighteenth-century slave who led his people in the struggle for an independent Haiti and became its ruler in 1799.

A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian political and military figure described by Machiavelli in "The Prince."

Summary: Follows the life of the Baptist minister and black leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize before finally being assassinated in 1968.

Traces the life of the sixteenth-century British monarch, examines her handling of domestic and international politics, and describes the accomplishments in art, science, and exploration during her reign

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

Presents a biography of the Jewish leader who led the revolt against the Seleucid Empire, taking Jerusalem in 164 B.C. and rededicating the Temple.

Traces the life of the French general and president, recounts his leadership of the Free French forces during World War II, and describes the trials and accomplishments of his postwar administration

Traces the life of the American planter, soldier, and statesman, describes his role in the American revolution, and assesses his accomplishments as president

Part of an illustrated series entitled "World Leaders Past and Present" which sets out to introduce the men and women whose ideas and actions have determined the course of history.

A biography of Indonesia's president from 1945 to 1967

A biography of the founder of the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity, known for her work with the destitute and dying in Calcutta and other places and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979