Peter Graves

Tells the story of the most decorated soldier of World War II, Audie Murphy, who, after earning thirty-three medals in combat, appeared in over forty films; discusses his exploits in Hollywood, his battles with post-traumatic stress disorder and drug addiction, and his early death.

"Excerpts from Custer's journals and letters tell of his remarkable rise through the ranks of the Union Army during the Civil War, and his re-invention as an Indian fighter afterwards. Leading scholars explore his critical relationship with his wife and reveal how she helped turn her husband into an American legend after his death. And period accounts and artifacts help bring the historic "Last Stand" to life"--Publisher's description.

Recounts the life and conquests of Genghis Khan, whose empire spread from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River during the 13th century. Follows the infamous warlord's rise to power: from his brillant tactics in psychological warfare to the alliances he both created and destroyed, to his seeemingly endless successes on the bloody battlefields.

He is one of the greatest artists of all time, a man whose name has become synonymous with the word masterpiece: Michelangelo Buonarotti. Creator of unparalleled works of art painted on canvas and plaster, carved in marble and built from stone, Michelangelo created a legacy of art treasured by the world: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the heroic marble sculpture of David, and the central plan for Saint Peter's Cathedral in Rome. Was he the tortured...