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Lancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families were locked in battle for control of the English throne. Kings were murdered and deposed. Armies marched on London. Old noble names were ruined while rising dynasties seized power and lands. The war between the royal houses of Lancaster and York, the most complex in English history, profoundly altered the course of the monarchy. Alison Weir, one of the foremost authorities on...

Describes the capabilities of the Death Star, the most deadly battle station in the galaxy, and looks at the Rebel fleet's attempts to attack and destroy it.

In Sparta, princess Gorgo is swept up in politics, treachery and vengeance as she helps lead her city-state against a mighty empire, in a dramatic reimagining of one the Persian Wars, one of history's most formidable conflicts.

The action-packed historical epic is inspired by the true story of daring mercenary leader and one of the greatest warriors in history. After the death of its emperor, the Holy Roman Empire plummets into chaos while corrupt kings battle for control of the empty throne. To battle the tyranny and greed of those clawing for power, Jan must lead a rebel army in this sweeping saga of war and betrayal.

A young man chooses to join the Spartan army, and just as he grows accustomed to his new way of life he is forced to fight in the battle of Thermopylae, where all of his fellow soldiers are killed, and he is the only man left to carry on the Spartan traditions.

A young Englishman, seeking to avenge the death of his father, becomes involved in the band of the Black Arrow and the events of the War of the Roses.

Reveals the characters and creatures of "Star Wars, Episode III, Revenge of the Sith," explaining the costumes, droids, and equipment, and featuring photos and stills from the film.

"Describes the violent history between the frontiersmen and the Native Americans in the Southwestern borderlands by following Mickey Free, a mixed-blood warrior who played a pivotal role in the fighting as he pursued the Apache Kid."-- NoveList.

"Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches... During the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz's father was executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Sol rzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife's sudden demise, choosing instead...

A guide to the "Star Wars" saga provides an explanation of the characters and how they relate to each other and details the movies' storylines.