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Presents a full-scale account of the enigmatic artist that traces his journey from a disregarded vandal to an Academy Award-nominated figure, analyzing his character and world as well as his efforts to remain anonymous in spite of international fame.

A biography of Attila the Hun, the warrior who led the Barbarian invasion of the Roman Empire which had dominated the world for over four centuries.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the George Washington, first president of the United States.

Discusses the culture and philosophy of Socrates, covering his style of teaching, life in Athens, strange behaviors, method of argument and analytic questioning, execution because of his beliefs, and influence on later leaders and philosophers.

"Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture.

Discusses the life and works of fifteenth-century Italian artist Michelangelo, and includes reproductions of some of his most famous works including "The Last Supper," the Sistine Chapel, and the statues "David" and "Pieta.

Discusses the life and work of early twentieth-century Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, who founded the movement known as Cubism, and contains prints of several of his pieces including those from both his rose and blue periods.

Chronicles the troubled, creative life of rock singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain, who rose to fame in the early 1990s as the lead singer of Nirvana and shot himself in 1994, and describes the aftermath of his death for his wife, daughter, parents, friends, and fans.

Contains key facts about the life of George Washington from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his military and political careers and his term as the first president of the United States.

"[Presents a biography of] Martin Luther King Jr. [who] devoted his life to helping people, first as a Baptist minister and scholar and later as .

A biography of Lincoln whose success story became the symbol of the American dream--the backwoods boy who by honesty, dignity, and kindness won the highest office in the country.

Examines the life and explorations of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, discussing his youth in fifteenth-century Spain, his early travels, and his search for the Pacific Ocean.

Biography of Martin Luther, the sixteenth-century initiator of Protestantism exploring his battles with papal authority and corrupt religious practices.

A brief biography of Roman soldier and leader, Julius Caesar, that also describes the city and rural life, language, social classes, and culture of ancient Rome.