Books in World Leaders Past series

Describes how the most famous dissident of Czechoslovakia became president following the Velvet Revolution and the accomplishments that he made during his presidency.

Traces the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte, describes his major militrary victories and defeats, and assesses his influence on European history

A biography of the tsar who began the transformation of Russia into a modern state in the late seventeenth-early eighteenth centuries

A biography of the man who transformed China from a culture steeped in ancient traditions into a revolutionary communist state.

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.

Traces the life of the British Prime Minister, describes his education and early political career, and assesses his role in leading Britain through World War II

Introduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into New Zealand and the office of its current leader.

Presents the eventful life of the Scottish queen, proclaimed so at the age of one week, who married three times and was beheaded for plotting against her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England.

A biography of the able seventeenth-century statesman who, for more than eighteen years, was the actual ruler of France during the reign of Louis XIII.

Follows the life of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, who became the first head of the Soviet state

Examines the life of the current president of Lebanon and that of his predecessor, who was his brother.