The Tudor period remains one of the most fascinating eras in English History. This special edition examines the reign of each Tudor monarch, from Henry VII's victory at the battle of Bosworth in 1485 right through to Elizabeth I's death in 1603, upon which the House of Stuart took the throne.

Over 116 full-colour pages, The Story of The Tudors details and analyses these turbulent, often bloody times in great depth, with insight from many

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Few kings in English history deserve the title 'great' more than Alfred, King of Wessex. In a country devastated by Viking invasions, Alfred inflicted a major defeat upon the Norseman at Edington in 878 A.D. and set about conquering the Danelaw territory to secure the unity of England. A fine warrior and natural leader, he was also a lawmaker and a scholar. Includes location footage; re-creations and reconstructions; and commentary and analyses from...

England has never seen a more colorful monarch than King Henry VIII. His unyielding power over the throne was constantly overshadowed by his infamous matrimonial problems, which had such a profound effect on a deeply religious country.

This program paints a picture of William the Conqueror who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless politician and statesman. His twenty-year reign truly shaped the future of England.

Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.

"Ella Fitzgerald went from a poor girl living on the streets to the one of the greatest Jazz singers of her time and ours. This title will take readers through the grand life of Ella and show them that nothing can hold you back if you have a dream and determination. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs"--Publisher's website.

Readers will learn about the early years of George Lucas and how he got his start in film. The title will also cover when he created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of George Lucas from childhood to present times.

Readers will learn about the early years of Michelle Obama, her impressive careers, and her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Obama from childhood to present times.

Examines the life of the British queen, including her childhood, her wartime service, her marriage to Prince Philip, her ascension to the throne, and her duties as queen.

"Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist. In the 1950s, she helped end racial segregation in the United States. Rosa took a stand for the rights of all African Americans. She set an example of peaceful protest. Find out more in Rosa Parks, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview...