Text and illustrations describe the construction of an ancient Roman fort and the lives of the soldiers who manned it in defense of the Empire.

Provides information on the training, traditions, and life of knights during the Middle Ages for a young boy who thinks that that is what he wants to be.

Describes the job requirements, training, physical demands, compensation, and daily life of a knight in the Middle Ages.

"How would you like to join a fearsome fighting force and serve as a Samurai? Your main duties will include: leaving your home to fight if your daimyo summons you - following "the way of the warrior" (rules of Samurai behavior) - studying ancient wisdom, writing poetry, and admiring art. Apply in writing to your local daimyo or to the shogun's court. Imagine that you are living in ancient Japan. Samurai warriors are among the most respected people...

Describes daily life for soldiers of the Roman empire and explains their skills and duties.

Examines the childhood, war years, political career, and personal life of the twentieth-century British statesman, soldier, and historian.

Presents information about the brutal, incompetent, corrupt, bigoted, and otherwise unpleasant reigns of ten terrible historic rulers, from the ancient world to the nineteenth century.