What was it like to live in ancient Rome? Why not let Julius Caesar tell you about it? You'll read about his rise to power as well as what living in Ancient Rome was like. A postscript explains what happened to Caesar and why he should've been a bit more worried about the Ides of March!

What was it like to live in ancient Greece? Why not let Alexander the Great tell you about it? You'll read about his rise to power, his triumphs and failures, and what living in Ancient Greece was like. A postscript explains how and what happened after he died.

Read about Shaka Zulu's triumphant victories and agonizing defeats, as well as learning what day-to-day life was like for the Zulu people.