An in-depth study of the 16th century figure Thomas More's interactions with politics and the law. Includes chapters such as "More's Work in the Courts: Commercial Suits" and "More, Politics, and Heresy."

The Public Career of Sir Thomas More

Guy, John A.

Biographies & Memoirs

Yale Univ Pr

A new historian of Mary Queen of Scots draws on new sources to shatter various myths surrounding this odd monarch and uncover some of the scandals and political machinations underpinning, and undermining, her throne.

Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart

History

Europe

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

Describes Sir Francis Drake's round-the-world voyage and his battle against the Spanish Armada, places them in the context of their times, and discusses other early English explorers.

Drake & the 16Th-Century Explorers (Great Explorer Series)

Children's Books

B E S Pub Co

Discusses warfare in the ancient world, military leaders, the development of weapons, the two World Wars, and modern warfare

Weapons & Warfare (History Series)

Barrons Juveniles

This volume provides an absorbing overview of ancient Egypt, from the First Dynasty (circa. 3100 B.C.) through the Hellenistic period, when Egypt became part of the Greek, and then Roman empires.

Egyptian Life (Early Civilizations Series)

Discusses daily life in ancient Rome and examines the art, medicine, weaponry, laws, and religion of the Romans

Roman Life (Early Civilizations Series)

Examines daily life in ancient Greece and discusses the mythology, art, medicine, and philosophy of the Greeks

Greek Life (Early Civilizations Series)

Geography & Cultures

Here is an account of the Vikings -- legendary seafarers who plundered the coasts of Europe, brought down kingdoms, and eventually assimilated with the local cultures.

Viking Life (Early Civilizations Series)

A thrilling new series traces the mystery of and belief in ghosts throughout history, contains photographic evidence, discusses myths, and debunks several ghostly myths. Original.

Ghosts (Unexplained)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Describes different beliefs regarding ghosts and spirits, details encounters with them, and gives explanations as to how some proof may be faked.

Ghosts (The Unexplained)

Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library

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