We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Hosenfeld helps Szpilman stay alive in Warsaw, but the Russians later take Wilm as a German POW.
Jackson surprises and beats Union troops at Chancellorsville.
Members of European royal families usually married each other to protect their power, but Nicholas and Alexandra are in love.
Members of European royal families usually married each other to protect their power, but Nicholas and Alexandra are in love.
Jacobo was both directly and indirectly affected by the war.
The first printing of Gone with the Wind was 10,000 copies (when 5,000 copies was typical for the lifetime of a book).
Vincent writes his feelings in his letters to Theo, seeming to focus entirely on his work while realizing the price he is paying.
With flies buzzing around him, from nearby stables, Tom Jefferson drafts a Declaration of Independence. Going against the norms of society, Jefferson'...
Lawyer Francis Scott Key hears too much when he boards a British ship to negotiate the release of Dr. William Beanes.
Ying Zheng unites China and becomes Qin Shi Huang-Di (the First Emperor of China).
Ying Zheng, China's first emperor unifies seven warring states even though they fight for their independence.
Williams helps Fisher come to terms with his past.
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