A biography of Empress Dowager Cixi who ruled over China from 1861 through 1908 that discusses how she rose to power and the challenges she faced as a leader.
Una storia malvagia Serie
Questa serie si addentra negli angoli più oscuri della storia, svelando le vite e le azioni di figure che hanno osato sfidare le convenzioni. Ogni puntata esplora personalità ed eventi controversi che hanno lasciato un segno indelebile sul mondo. Offre ai lettori uno sguardo avvincente e spesso sorprendente sugli aspetti meno conosciuti ma affascinanti del passato. È una lettura obbligata per coloro che sono interessati ai cattivi e ai ribelli che hanno plasmato la nostra storia.
GENGHIS KHAN
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Traces the life of the chief of the small Mongol tribe who established a vast empire from Peking to the Black Sea in the thirteenth century.
Explore the life of King George III. The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
ATTILA THE HUN REVISED EDITION
- 144pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
"Biography of an evil individual who twisted the course of history."--Amazon.com.
Ivan the Terrible (Wicked History) (Library Edition)
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
The book delves into the complex life of Ivan the Terrible, examining his tumultuous childhood and the factors that shaped his ascent to power in Russia. It highlights the brutal nature of his reign, characterized by violence and tyranny, and explores the political and personal motivations behind his actions. The narrative culminates in his death, providing insights into how his legacy impacted Russian history.
A biography of Russia's first tsar Ivan the Terrible that describes his life, cruelty, andvictims.
A biography of Grigory Rasputin, a poor peasant from Siberia who charmed his way into the court of Czar Nicholas and his wife Alexandra of Russia.
Describes the life of Henry VIII, from his childhood and ascension to the throne to his infamous multiple marriages and conflicts with the Catholic church.
A biography of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula.