Struan Reid

Presents an account of Cleopatra's life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.

Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany and education in Switzerland through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II.

Presents an overview of Montezuma's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Provides information about the Spice Routes, a network of sea routes that link the East with the West, and discusses the experiences of some of the early explorers who traveled the routes in search of trade, treasure, or adventure.

Presents an account of Julius Caesar's life, from birth to death, and explores his impact on history and the world.

"Explore some of the world's most famous archaeological sites and see some of the amazing finds that have been unearthed. Find out about the painstaking detective work of archaeologists and read about the latest technological advances in dating, conserving, and reconstructing the past"--Cover.